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Letter Of Administration No Will
"I need a Letter of Administration (No Will) for my father's estate who passed away in January 2025, with myself as administrator and my three siblings as beneficiaries; the estate includes a house in Lagos and several bank accounts that need to be distributed according to Nigerian law."
1. Court Details and Heading: Specification of the relevant High Court division and case identification
2. Applicant Information: Full details of the person(s) applying for the Letter of Administration, including their relationship to the deceased
3. Deceased's Details: Full name, last address, occupation, and date of death of the deceased
4. Death Verification: Confirmation of death and details of death certificate
5. Intestacy Declaration: Statement confirming that the deceased died intestate (without leaving a valid will)
6. Relationship and Right to Administer: Explanation of the applicant's relationship to the deceased and their right to administer the estate
7. Asset Declaration: Overview of the deceased's assets and their estimated value
8. Beneficiary Information: Details of all known legal beneficiaries of the estate
9. Administration Undertaking: Applicant's formal undertaking to administer the estate properly and according to law
10. Prayer: Formal request to the court to grant Letters of Administration
1. Multiple Applicants Declaration: Required when there are multiple applicants, detailing their agreed division of responsibilities
2. Foreign Assets Declaration: Required when the deceased owned assets in other countries
3. Customary Law Declaration: Required when the deceased was subject to customary law, specifying relevant customs affecting inheritance
4. Islamic Law Declaration: Required when the deceased was Muslim and Sharia law applies to the estate
5. Guardian Appointment: Required when there are minor beneficiaries requiring appointment of guardians
6. Renunciation Notices: Required when persons with prior right to administer have renounced their rights
1. Schedule A - Asset Inventory: Detailed inventory of all assets belonging to the deceased, including values
2. Schedule B - List of Beneficiaries: Complete list of beneficiaries with their details and relationship to the deceased
3. Schedule C - Supporting Documents: List of all supporting documents attached to the application
4. Appendix 1 - Death Certificate: Certified copy of the death certificate
5. Appendix 2 - Proof of Relationship: Documents proving relationship between applicant and deceased
6. Appendix 3 - Asset Documentation: Copies of property titles, bank statements, and other asset proof
7. Appendix 4 - Public Notice: Copy of newspaper publication giving notice of intention to apply for Letters of Administration
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Letter Of Administration No Will
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