The Letter of Administration Without Will is a crucial legal document in Nigerian estate administration, required when an individual dies without leaving a valid will (intestate). This document is essential for legally authorizing someone to manage the deceased person's estate and is issued by the High Court of Nigeria. It becomes necessary when bank accounts need to be accessed, property needs to be transferred, or other assets need to be managed after death. The application process involves providing detailed information about the deceased, their assets, and family relationships, along with various supporting documents. The document must comply with both federal and state laws, as well as relevant customary laws where applicable. The administrator(s) appointed through this process have legal responsibilities to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute the estate according to Nigerian intestacy laws.
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1. Court Details and Heading: Specifies the relevant High Court division and case reference details
2. Applicant Information: Full details of the person(s) applying for Letters of Administration, including their relationship to the deceased
3. Deceased's Information: Full details of the deceased person, including date and place of death, last known address, and occupation
4. Declaration of Death: Formal statement confirming the death and providing death certificate details
5. Family Information: Details of the deceased's family structure, including spouse(s), children, and other relevant relatives
6. Estate Value Declaration: Statement of the estimated gross and net value of the estate
7. Jurisdiction Statement: Declaration confirming the court's jurisdiction based on the deceased's domicile or asset location
8. Administration Request: Formal request for the grant of Letters of Administration
9. Verification Statement: Oath or affirmation of the truth of the contents
1. Multiple Administrators: Additional section required when more than one person is applying to be administrator
2. Renunciation Notices: Required when persons with prior right to administer have renounced their rights
3. Foreign Assets Declaration: Needed when the deceased owned assets in other countries
4. Business Interests: Required when the deceased had ongoing business interests that need special administration
5. Guardian Appointment: Needed when the deceased left minor children and guardian appointment is requested
6. Security Bond: Required in some jurisdictions or cases where the court demands administrator's bond
1. Schedule A - Estate Assets: Detailed inventory of all assets belonging to the deceased, including real estate, personal property, and financial assets
2. Schedule B - Estate Liabilities: List of all known debts and liabilities of the estate
3. Schedule C - Supporting Documents: List of attached documents including death certificate, proof of relationship, tax clearance, etc.
4. Schedule D - Consent Forms: Signed consent forms from other eligible parties agreeing to the appointment of the administrator(s)
5. Schedule E - Public Notice: Copy of the public notice published regarding the application for Letters of Administration
6. Appendix 1 - Family Tree: Diagram showing the deceased's family relationships and potential beneficiaries
7. Appendix 2 - Property Valuations: Professional valuations of significant estate assets where required
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