Shiraz Abidally Husain and Another (executors of the estate of Abidally Abdul Husain, deceased) v Husain Safdar Abidally and Others
Jurisdiction | Singapore |
Court | High Court (Singapore) |
Judge | Tan Lee Meng J |
Judgment Date | 27 May 2009 |
Neutral Citation | [2009] SGHC 130 |
Citation | [2009] SGHC 130 |
Plaintiff Counsel | Mirza Namazie and Chua Boon Beng (Mallal & Namazie) |
Published date | 27 May 2009 |
Docket Number | Originating Summons No 1440 of 2008 |
Defendant Counsel | Gopalan Raman (G Raman Law Corporation) |
Date | 27 May 2009 |
Subject Matter | Principles for awarding commission,Executors,Whether professional assistance should affect quantum of commission,Probate and Administration |
27 May 2009 |
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Tan Lee Meng J:
The court or a judge may in its or his discretion allow the executors or administrators a commission not exceeding 5% on the value of the assets collected by them, but in the allowance or disallowance of such commission the court or judge shall be guided by its or his approval or otherwise of their conduct in the administration of the estate.
[emphasis added]
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