Ahimbisibwe Celestino v Ankwasize Evarist Gabosya (Administration Cause No. 011 of 2026)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to the applicant, the brother of a deceased Catholic priest who died intestate without issue. The grant was made for two years under Section 256(2) and (3) of the Succession Act, with the grantee required to file an inventory within one year.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the applicant for a period of two years

Facts

The deceased, Ankwasize Evarist Gabosya, was a Catholic priest who died intestate without issue. The applicant, Ahimbisibwe Celestino, is the brother of the deceased. The beneficiaries are the deceased's parents, Gabosya Barthazar and Tibehendera Scholastic. The estate comprises land, a bank account, and NSSF benefits. The applicant informed the court that possible death benefits or gratuity may be due from the deceased's prior employment at Kisubi University. All parties appeared in court and the beneficiaries were stated to be capable of distributing the estate assets.

Issues

1. Whether to grant letters of administration to the applicant brother of the deceased

Orders

• A grant of letters of administration for a period of two years is made under Section 256(2) and (3) of the Succession Act, Cap 268.
• The grantee is to file an inventory of the estate, after establishing all the effects, 1 year from the date of this grant in accordance with Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.
• No order is made as to costs.

Legislation cited (3)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(2)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(3)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.273(1)

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