Administration during minority of executor

(1) Where an infant is sole executor of a will, administration with the will annexed shall be granted to his guardian, or to such other person as the court thinks fit, until the infant attains the age of eighteen years, and on his attaining that age, and not before, probate of the will may be granted to him. Administration of Estates Act 23 (2) Where a testator by his will appoints an infant to be executor, the appointment shall not operate to transfer any interest in the property of the deceased to the infant or to constitute him a personal representative for any purpose unless and until probate is granted to him under this section.