Provisions as to the number of personal representatives

(1) Probate or administration shall not be granted to more than four persons in respect of the same property, and, where the gross value of the estate exceeds five thousand dollars, administration shall, if there is a minority or if a life interest arises under the will or intestacy, be granted to not less than two individuals, provided that the Court in granting administration may act on such prima facie evidence, furnished by the applicant or any other person, as to whether or not there is a minority or life interest, as may be prescribed by rules of court. (2) This section shall apply to grants made after the date of the commencement of this Act, whether the testator or intestate died before or after that date.