the late nelly

Petitioner, being the only wife and mother to minor children, unanimously recommended by family, and having complied with all statutory requirements, is fit to be appointed as administrator. No caveat or objection was raised; court is satisfied with compliance and fitness.

Citation: the late nelly
Parties: Petitioner/applicant: Prigeth Selestin Mokunda; Deceased: Nelly Adolph Munuo
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 1 January 2024
Procedural Posture: Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Application for Letters of Administration
Outcome: Letters of administration granted to Prigeth Selestin Mokunda.
Legal Topics: Grant of Letters of Administration, Intestate Succession, Administrator's Duties, Jurisdiction, Publication of Citation
Source Language: English

Probate Succession Family Law Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate Succession Administrator's Duties Jurisdiction Publication of Citation

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Parties

Prigeth Selestin Mokunda

Petitioner/applicant

Nelly Adolph Munuo

Deceased

Procedural Posture

Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Application for Letters of Administration

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioner is fit and proper to be appointed as administrator of the estate
2 Whether legal prerequisites for grant of letters of administration have been complied with

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Letters of administration granted to Prigeth Selestin Mokunda.

Orders

Administrator to file inventory within six months as per section 107 of the PAE Act.
Administrator to file accounts within one year or as further ordered by the court.