Renunciation of administration template (Uganda)
In brief
A precedent renunciation by a person entitled to a grant who declines to apply, clearing the way for another applicant.
When to use this
When a person with first entitlement (e.g. a surviving spouse) does not wish to administer and consents to another applying.
When a bespoke document is needed instead: Where the renouncing person wants to reserve their position — take advice instead of renouncing.
The template
A precedent only. Replace every [PLACEHOLDER] with your own details; it contains no real party data. Have it reviewed before use.
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IN THE [HIGH COURT (FAMILY DIVISION) / CHIEF MAGISTRATE’S COURT] OF UGANDA AT [PLACE]
ADMINISTRATION CAUSE NO. […] OF [YEAR]
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE [DECEASED]
RENUNCIATION OF THE RIGHT TO ADMINISTER
1. The renouncer
1.1 I, [RENOUNCER FULL NAME], (NIN [NIN]) of [ADDRESS], am the [relationship — e.g. surviving spouse / child] of the deceased and am entitled to apply for letters of administration of the estate.
2. Renunciation
2.1 I HEREBY RENOUNCE all my right and title to apply for and to take letters of administration of the estate of the deceased.
3. Consent to a substitute
3.1 I CONSENT to a grant of letters of administration being made to [PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR FULL NAME] of [ADDRESS], being a fit and proper person entitled to apply.
4. Acknowledgement
4.1 I confirm that I understand that, by renouncing, I generally give up my priority to administer this estate, and that I make this renunciation freely.
5. Execution
5.1 Dated [DATE]. Renouncer: ____________
5.2 Before me: ____________ Commissioner for Oaths.
Drafting notes
- Voluntary
- The renunciation must be voluntary and informed; have the effect explained to the renouncer.
- Consent to the substitute
- Name the person you consent to take the grant, so the court can pass to them.
- Effect
- Renouncing generally gives up your priority to administer — be sure before signing; reserving rights is different.
- File with the petition
- File the renunciation with the substitute applicant’s petition.
Execution requirements
- The renouncer signs before a Commissioner for Oaths.
- File the renunciation with the substitute applicant’s petition so the court can grant to them.
- Note that the surviving spouse has first preference to administer; a renunciation lets the court pass to the next entitled person.
Governing law & citations
Governed by the Succession Act, Cap. 268 (2023 Revision), ss.198–199 (preference and entitlement to administer).
- Succession Act, Cap. 268 (2023 Revision) — ss.198, 199.