Aciro Beatrice Okeny v Estate of Kyomukama Henry (Administration Cause No. 014 of 2026)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to Aciro Beatrice Okeny for the estate of the late Kyomukama Henry under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act. The estate included a pension from UPDF/Wazalendo. All beneficiaries agreed to the distribution plan. The applicant was ordered to file an inventory and final distribution within one year.

Outcome

Grant of letters of administration issued to applicant

Facts

Aciro Beatrice Okeny applied for letters of administration for the estate of the late Kyomukama Henry. The estate included a pension from UPDF/Wazalendo governed by Section 256(4) of the Succession Act. The applicant, her eldest son Ijuka Timothy Okema, and two other beneficiaries (Nsingwire Stuart and Ruhangalina Stefan) participated in a blended hearing. All parties agreed to a distribution plan for the estate effects.

Issues

1. Whether to grant letters of administration to the applicant under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act.

Orders

• A grant of letters of administration issues under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act.
• Applicant to file an inventory and final distribution within a period of 1 year from the date of the grant, under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.
• No order is made as to costs.

Legislation cited (2)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(4)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.273(1)

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