Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Trinidad and Tobago

If your dad left a will it must be probated. If he died and left no will or an invalid will then Letters of Administration (LOA) must be done. The person who is entitled to apply for LOA is the surviving spouse (legally married)...If the legal spouse had also died then the Children can apply. The inventory of your dad MUST include everything he died possessed but does not include any interest held in joint tenancy. All the children are entitled to an equal share of the funds even though only one was given consent to apply. If the amount of money exceeds $14,500.00 the LOA must be done by an Attorney-at-Law, if less the LOA can be done at the office of the probate section without charge.