My father died intestate in Panaji and I need letters of administration, what is the procedure?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Letters of administration are granted under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 when a person dies intestate, to authorise an administrator to manage and distribute the estate. In Panaji, you must file a petition before the District Judge having jurisdiction over the place where the deceased resided.

The Bombay High Court supervises the administration of estates and can issue directions on procedural matters. Goa Rent Control Act 1993 may prescribe the court fees and stamp duty applicable to the petition.

You must give notice to all legal heirs, publish a citation in a newspaper, and file an affidavit of assets and liabilities. The court will consider the objections, if any, before granting the letters.

Once granted, the administrator must administer the estate in accordance with the personal law applicable to the deceased. The administrator is accountable to the court and must file periodic accounts.