In the matter of the Estate of Dominic Munanura (Administration Cause 39 of 2025)

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act where the deceased's estate included pension benefits from the Ministry of East African Affairs, shares, stocks, and real estate. The court ordered the grantee to file initial and final inventory within one year under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the applicant

Facts

The deceased Dominic Munanura was ordinarily resident in Kabale Municipality. He died leaving an estate comprising shares, stocks, real estate, and a pension in the Ministry of East African Affairs. The applicant Munanura Beatrice Kamazoba applied for letters of administration. Four beneficiaries were identified: Mbabazi Pamela Sabina, Kebirungi Bridget, Carolyn Busingye, and Doreen Mununura. The beneficiaries gave oral consent to the arrangements for managing the estate as a whole.

Issues

1. Whether the applicant should be granted letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act where the estate includes pension benefits.

Orders

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

Rules and key headnotes

Legislation cited (2)

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

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