Rule 9 Hearings
Rule Text
A formal hearing, at which the estate must be represented by the executor or administrator, must be held on: petitions for letters testamentary, letters of administration with will annexed and letters of administration; contested claims by creditors against the estate; and approval of final accounts. In addition, an executor or administrator may petition the Court, pursuant to a formal hearing, to construe any will or determine heirs, to adjudicate the final settlement and distribution of the estate, to terminate his appointment or to discharge him from further claims. Notice of such hearing must be served on all interested persons in the manner provided in 10 TCRPr below. The hearing date shall be set at the discretion of the High Court, taking into consideration the whereabouts of all interested persons or other contingencies.