Read the full judgment text of HCCA 001452/2002 on BabelCite. This HCCA judgment was delivered on 3 October 2006 before Master J. Wong.
Probate – Administration – Caveat – Non-Contentious Probate Rules – Attorneys – Costs – Whether joint administration viable – Whether Wife has prior right – Whether appointment of attorneys constitutes renunciation – Wife granted Letters of Administration; Daughter's summons dismissed; Costs to Applicant borne by Caveator
Legal issues: Joint administration viability · Priority of administration · Discretion to appoint Daughter · Attorney appointment · Costs of attorneys
Outcome: Wife granted Letters of Administration; Daughter's summons dismissed