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The deceased's will is invalid and unenforceable due to omission of heirs born after its execution without explicit grounds for exclusion; intestacy rules must apply.
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The High Court held that the deceased’s Will was invalid for uncertainty, date discrepancies, and non-recognition of the widow, and granted letters of administration jointly.
The respondent, as the legal wife of the deceased, has the greatest and immediate interest in the estate and is suitable for appointment as administratrix; allegations against her were unproven and do not disqualify her.
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High Court probate appeal: the court held the second objection was time-barred and set aside the lower courts’ refusal to appoint the appellant as administratrix.
Petition is incompetent as evidence suggests existence of a will or copy thereof, contradicting claim of intestacy and diligent search; letters of administration cannot be granted unless intestacy is established.
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The Court of Appeal struck out a suit over estate property because the respondent, not being an administrator, executor, creditor, or legatee, lacked locus standi.
Petitioners are biological children and heirs, appointed by a valid family meeting, interested in administration, and caveator's objections lack merit and proof; letters of administration granted to petitioners.
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The respondent concealed the existence of the deceased's husband and made untrue allegations regarding sole ownership of matrimonial property; due to wrangles and lack of impartiality, the respondent is not fit to administer the estate. The High Court's judgment and decree are quashed, and the appointment of a neutral administrator, preferably the Administrator General, is ordered.
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The trial court's proceedings and judgment were a nullity because the Will, which was central to the dispute, was not tendered or admitted in evidence, yet the court relied on it to determine its validity and the outcome of the caveat. The caveat was not conclusively determined as required by law, rendering subsequent proceedings and the appointment of administrators invalid.
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The administrator is legally required to file a new inventory and accounts for the unadministered assets due to procedural deficiencies in prior filings. Distribution must be limited to the heirs of the deceased's wife and children, with their shares handled in respective probate proceedings. Any further distribution to individuals not direct heirs is excluded. Amended accounts and a comprehensive valuation report must be submitted within 45 days, and distribution must follow government valuation.
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