Michelle Desa And ANR v. Ivan Joseph Dsouza Alias Ivan Dsouza (Deceased)

SLG BEFORE : MRS. K. Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 8th July, 2025 CALLED FOR HEARING :

TP/528/2025 (E-filing) Mr. Denzil Dmello, Advocate for petitioner PC : 1. Perused Petition. Heard Ld. Advocate for petitioner. This petition is for Probate of last Will and Testament of deceased filed by petitioners namely Michelle Desa and Gerard Felix D'souza being Executors named under the Will of deceased. The deceased namely Ivan Joseph Dsouza died at Newzealand on 22.07.2024. Copy of death certificate is annexed to the petition. Identification proof of deceased viz. copy of Passport is annexed to the petition.

2. The deceased left behind his last Will and Testament which was duly executed at Mumbai on 27.04.2012. The said Will is in English language. The Para No. 1 of the Will refers to the appointment of Executors. Only two Executors appointed under the Will who are petitioners herein.

3. Ld. Advocate for petitioner submits that parents of deceased predeceased the deceased. Deceased was survived by widow and one daughter who have given their consents in favour of the petitioner. Consent Affidavits are on record. There are no other legal heirs.

4. Petitioner's oath is filed. Affidavit of Jaime A. M. Da Fonseca dated 09.10.2024 one of the Attesting Witness to the Will is filed. Affidavit of Service of General Citation dated 06.03.2025 is filed. All other legal formalities are complied with. Hence, petition is granted.

5. Office to issue Probate as prayed after verifying whether any cross petition is filed or whether any caveat is filed. 08.07.2025 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR