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Grant of Probate
A grant of Probate is a court order which empowers the Executor to carry out the instructions in the deceased's will. This includes the distribution of the deceased's assets to his specified beneficiaries.
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In the absence of a Will, an Administrator will be appointed by the court to administer the distribution of the deceased's estate.
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The Administrator is appointed based on the member of classes of beneficiaries under the Intestate Succession Act. They are:
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The spouse;
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The Children of the deceased;
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The parents;
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Brothers and sisters;
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Nephews and nieces;
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Grandparents; and
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Uncles and aunts
Grant of Letters of Administration
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