in the matter of the estate of the late dr antony paschal bulengo and in the matter of application for letters of administration by mr david elikisa bulengo 2021 tzhc

in the matter of the estate of the late dr antony paschal bulengo and in the matter of application for letters of administration by mr david elikisa bulengo 2021 tzhc

The petitioner is entitled to probate as executor since the will is valid, the deceased was of sound mind, and no contrary evidence was established.

Citation
in the matter of the estate of the late dr antony paschal bulengo and in the matter of application for letters of administration by mr david elikisa bulengo 2021 tzhc
Parties
Petitioner: Mr. David Elikisa Bulengo; Deceased: Dr. Antony Paschal Bulengo
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2021
Procedural Posture
Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Application for Grant of Probate
Outcome
Probate granted
Legal Topics
Grant of Probate, Executor Appointment, Will Validity
Source Language
English
Probate Succession Grant of Probate Executor Appointment Will Validity

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Parties

Mr. David Elikisa Bulengo

Petitioner

Dr. Antony Paschal Bulengo

Deceased

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner is entitled to be granted probate as executor of the deceased's estate
  2. 2 Whether the will is valid and should be respected

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner is entitled to probate as executor since the will is valid, the deceased was of sound mind, and no contrary evidence was established.

Court Disposition

Probate granted

Orders

  • Petitioner granted letters of probate as executor of deceased's estate
  • Executor to administer estate in accordance with the will