Precedent of documents to be filed in applying for letter administration Trinidad and Tobago?

1). Deceased’s Death Certificate- Death Certificate of the deceased (Original or certified copy).

2). Declaration of Intent- (Original) to grant Letters of Administration to be signed by the individual(s) applying to do so.

3). Application for Grant - (Original and 3 copies)

- To be completed and signed by the Applicant

- Attach one recent passport size photograph of the Applicant

-Attach affidavit of applicant(s) setting out full particulars relating to the deceased including details of any existing Wills.

4) Inventory - (Original and 3 copies)

- Must be prepared as at date of death

- Must include all the estate’s real property, chattels, rights, credits and personal effects in possession at time of death

- Must set forth value of each asset/liability of the estate

- Must state in detail any debts due by the deceased at time of death, to whom owing, for what consideration, and where contracted

5) Bond- (Original)

- Must be in double the value of the estate as per inventory

- Surety must provide copy of national ID card

- Must cover value of real estate and chattels

- If deceased had an existing Will the bond must be trebled

- Must be a company approved by Master Supreme Court

6). Affidavit of At least Two Next of Kin - (Original and 3 copies)

- Must state deceased’s name and last place of abode

- Must state full names and addresses of all beneficiaries entitled to share in the estate

- If beneficiary entitled to share in said estate is a minor at time of application state name of person in whom the beneficial interest of said minor is vested under the Act.

7) Medical Certificate of Cause of Death - (Original)

-If death occurred in hospital certificate from attending doctor

-If death occurred at home certificate from District Medical Officer

8). Certified copy of deceased's Will (if any)

9). Identification documents of the applicant (e.g. national ID card, passport)