In the matter of Alexia Vel & Ors (XP176/2018) [2018] SCSC 8346 (16 December 2018)

In the matter of Alexia Vel & Ors (XP176/2018) [2018] SCSC 8346 (16 December 2018)

The petitioners are heirs, have capacity, consent of other heirs is obtained, and the deceased owned property in Seychelles; thus, the petitioners are appointed as joint executrix.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8346
Parties
Petitioner: Margaret Alexia Vel; Petitioner: Maltilde Monica Vel; Heir: Maryse Patricia D'Offay nee Vel; Heir: Paul Charlie Vel
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
16 December 2018
Case Number
XP176/2018
Procedural Posture
Probate Application / Order on Appointment of Executrix
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Appointment of Executrix, Intestate Succession
Source Language
English
Succession Law Appointment of Executrix Intestate Succession

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Parties

Margaret Alexia Vel

Petitioner

Maltilde Monica Vel

Petitioner

Maryse Patricia D'Offay nee Vel

Heir

Paul Charlie Vel

Heir

Procedural Posture

Probate Application / Order on Appointment of Executrix

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioners should be appointed as joint executrix to the succession of the deceased

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioners are heirs, have capacity, consent of other heirs is obtained, and the deceased owned property in Seychelles; thus, the petitioners are appointed as joint executrix.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Margaret Alexia Vel and Maltilde Monica Vel appointed as joint executrix to the succession of Lucie Paulette Vel nee Antat