Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Trinidad and Tobago
I am living in Canada and am one of three heirs that have an inheritance left to us by our mother, in Trinidad. My mother had an investment in a fund run by a Trinidad bank that needs to be liquidated and transferred to a Canadian bank for distribution to the heirs. How long does it take and what are all the steps (i.e.- probate, tax, etc.) required to obtain these funds?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you mom had a will then the named executor(s) must apply for probate of will.
If she died intestate( no will/invalid will) then the application is for Letters of Administration for her estate.
The first person entitled to apply is the legally married spouse. If she is married and the spouse had died
then the children.
The application can be made by one, two or all three of the children. If anyone is not applying then he/she
must give consent to the other/others to apply.
Documents required (All Originals) 1. Death Certificate Mom ( 3 needed)
2 Marriage Certificate Mom/Dad
3 Death Certificate dad ( if deceased)
4 Birth Certificates of the three children
5 Marriage Certificated (female who are married - note name change)
6 Recent Statement of funds/any other asset in Trinidad and Tobago
The application takes between 6-9 months if all documents are provided in a timely manner and there are no major
issues/queries/objections from any interested party.
Anand Seepersad
anandseepersad
18687863240
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