in the matter of the estate of the late michael ngaleku shirima and in the matter of application for probate by christian ngaleku shirima 2023 tzhc 23827 13 december 2

in the matter of the estate of the late michael ngaleku shirima and in the matter of application for probate by christian ngaleku shirima 2023 tzhc 23827 13 december 2

Petitioner satisfied all statutory requirements for grant of probate, citation was properly published, no caveat was lodged, thus probate is granted and petitioner appointed executor.

Citation
in the matter of the estate of the late michael ngaleku shirima and in the matter of application for probate by christian ngaleku shirima 2023 tzhc 23827 13 december 2
Parties
Petitioner: Christian Charles Shirima; Deceased: Estate of Michael Ngaleku Shirima
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Petition for Probate and Appointment of Executor
Outcome
Petition granted; petitioner appointed executor.
Legal Topics
Grant of Probate, Appointment of Executor, Testate Succession
Source Language
English
Probate Estate Administration Grant of Probate Appointment of Executor Testate Succession

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Parties

Christian Charles Shirima

Petitioner

Estate of Michael Ngaleku Shirima

Deceased

Procedural Posture

Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Petition for Probate and Appointment of Executor

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner satisfies legal requirements for grant of probate and appointment as executor
  2. 2 Whether proper notice and citation procedures were followed
  3. 3 Whether any caveat was lodged against the petition

Ratio Decidendi

Petitioner satisfied all statutory requirements for grant of probate, citation was properly published, no caveat was lodged, thus probate is granted and petitioner appointed executor.

Court Disposition

Petition granted; petitioner appointed executor.

Orders

  • Petitioner Christian Charles Shirima appointed to execute the will of Michael Ngaleku Shirima.
  • Petitioner to exhibit inventory and final account of the estate within six months from date of appointment.