Harsh Arvindbhai Kothari v. Arvind Nagindas Kothari Alias Arvindbhai Nagindas Kothari (Deceased)

SLG BEFORE : MRS. K. Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 2nd July, 2025 CALLED FOR COMPLIANCE :

TP/1438/2025 (E-filing) Mr. Subhash Khade, 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 petitioner namely Harsh Arvindbhai Kothari being sole Executor named under the Will of deceased. The deceased namely Arvind Nagindas Kothari died at Mumbai on 17.09.2020. Copy of death certificate is annexed to the petition. Identification proof of deceased viz. copy of Aadhaar Card is annexed to the petition.

2. The deceased left behind his last Will and Testament which was duly executed at Mumbai on 20.01.2020. The said Will is in English language. The Para No. 6 of the Will refers to the appointment of Executor. Only one Executor appointed under the Will who is petitioner herein.

3. Ld. Advocate for petitioner submits that parents of deceased predeceased the deceased. Deceased was survived by his widow, one son and three daughters. Out of them son is petitioner herein and widow and three daughters 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 Bankim A Shah dated 15.03.2023 one of the Attesting Witness to the Will is filed. Affidavit of Service of General Citation dated 23.05.2025 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.

02.07.2025 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR