The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has outlined the official requirements necessary for the issuance of Letters of Administration, a vital legal document that authorizes the management and distribution of a deceased person’s estate in the absence of a valid will.

According to a public advisory issued by the court’s Probate Registry, applicants must meet several documentation and procedural requirements before a Letter of Administration can be granted. The checklist includes personal identification, proof of relationship to the deceased, property details, and applicable fees.

Below is the full list of requirements for the issuance of Letters of Administration by the FCT High Court:

  1. Original and Photocopy of the Deceased’s Death Certificate
  2. Letter of Introduction from the deceased’s last employer, addressed to the Probate Registrar, High Court of FCT, Abuja.
  3. A Minimum of Two Next of Kin, who must appear in person, each providing:
    • One passport photograph
    • Photocopy of a valid means of identification (International Passport, National ID Card, Voter’s Card, etc.)
  4. Two Sureties, who must also appear in person, each providing:
    • One passport photograph
    • Photocopy of a valid means of identification
  5. Name of Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) and the deceased’s PEN number
  6. Details of the Deceased’s Bank Accounts, including account name(s) and number(s)
  7. Application Fee – ₦9,500 only
  8. Publication Fee – ₦7,000 only
  9. Documentary Proof of Landed Property – If the deceased owned any real estate
  10. 2% Estate Fee – Based on the declared or assessed value of the deceased’s personal and real assets, excluding pension or similar funds
  11. Share Certificate(s) – If the deceased owned company shares, with applicable estate fees

The court emphasized that all original documents must be presented for sighting at the point of submission, even when photocopies are provided.

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The Probate Registry further advised the public to approach the court early in the estate administration process to avoid delays, and to seek legal guidance when necessary.

The checklist is part of the FCT Judiciary’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency and streamline probate processes for residents of the capital territory.

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