Administration order made for deceased estate of Timothy John Darby in Nottingham
An administration order has been made concerning the deceased estate of Timothy John Darby, formerly of Keyworth, Nottingham, at the County Court.
Information for general guidance, drawn from the public record. Not legal, financial, or insolvency advice. If you are affected by an insolvency, consult a licensed practitioner or qualified solicitor.
Administration order for deceased estate
The deceased estate of Timothy John Darby, formerly of 3 Lowlands Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, is the subject of an administration order. The County Court at Nottingham made the order on 22 July 2021.
This process is separate from company insolvency. It involves managing and distributing the assets and liabilities of a person who has died.
The administrator
Kevin Read is the office holder responsible for the estate. The public notice did not include Mr Read's professional qualifications or his firm.
Court proceedings
The case, number 4 of 2021, was heard in the County Court at Nottingham. Administration orders are a procedure used to manage the affairs of a deceased person. These orders are often used when assets or debts are complex.
Estate management
Administration orders allow for the collection of assets and the payment of liabilities. This process ensures that all legal claims against the estate are handled according to statutory priorities. The goal is to distribute any remaining assets to heirs once debts and costs are paid.
The public notice did not disclose details about the assets, liabilities, or beneficiaries of the estate. The court oversees the process to ensure it follows the laws governing deceased estates.
Common questions
Are you owed money by this company?
You are an unsecured creditor unless you hold a registered charge or retention of title. The administrators will write to known creditors in due course with a proof-of-debt form and timetable for the first meeting. Until that letter arrives, no formal action is required from you. Read more about proof of debt and where you sit in the creditor hierarchy.
Did you work at this company?
Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service if the company is unable to pay. The administrators will normally coordinate the RP1 claim with the affected staff. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from this company?
Customers with paid-but-undelivered orders, gift cards or deposits typically rank as unsecured creditors. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to this company?
Watch for Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if you intend to keep trading under a similar name in a successor company. The rule prohibits a director of a liquidated company from being involved in another company using the same or a similar name for five years, unless one of the statutory exceptions applies. Read more about Section 216.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Administration Orders)
- Court: County Court at Nottingham, case 4
- Editorial standards: how we source and review; five-pass pipeline.
