What is the deadline for submitting an application to become the legal representative following the death of a defendant or respondent?

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Within thirty days after the defendant or respondent passes awayWithin ninety days after the death of the defendant or respondentNo specific time limit appliesMore than ninety days after the defendant or respondent's deathImmediately upon the defendant or respondent's death

Explanation

The application to be appointed as the legal representative must be filed within ninety days following the death of the defendant or respondent. Filing beyond this period is not permitted.