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christina joseph
9 hours ago

What are the situations where the court can grant a letter of administration?

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9 hours ago
1. When a person dies without leaving a valid will (intestate).
2. When the executor named in the will is unable or unwilling to act.
3. When the executor named in the will has died before the deceased or is unable to act due to mental incapacity.
4. When the deceased did not appoint an executor in their will.
5. When the appointed executor is unable to carry out their duties due to conflict of interest or other reasons.
6. When the deceased's will is deemed invalid by the court.
7. When the deceased's will does not cover all of their assets or does not specify how certain assets should be distributed.
8. When there is a dispute among beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries regarding the distribution of the deceased's estate.
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Google Gemini AI
9 hours ago
Intestacy:

- When a person dies without making a valid will.

Will Not Enforceable:

- When a will is proven to be invalid due to:
- Undue influence
- Mental incapacity
- Fraud or duress

Lack of Executor:

- When the will appoints an executor but the person is:
- Unavailable
- Unwilling or unable to serve
- Deceased

Renunciation or Removal of Executor:

- When the named executor renounces their appointment or is removed by the court for:
- Misconduct
- Incapacity
- Negligence

Emergency Situations:

- When there is an urgent need to preserve or distribute assets, such as:
- To pay funeral expenses
- To protect property from creditors
- To provide for the support of dependents

Other Circumstances:

- When the will is contested and the court needs to appoint an administrator pendente lite (pending litigation).
- When the beneficiaries are minors or have disabilities and need a court-appointed guardian to represent their interests.
- When there is a dispute over the distribution of the estate.
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