In the matter of the Estate of Late Rt Rev Ernest Munyambabazi Shalita (Administration Cause 8 of 2023)

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act to the widow of the deceased. The family members, including six of seven children, agreed that the widow should manage the estate, renew leases for registered properties, and distribute unregistered lands to beneficiaries. The applicant was ordered to file an initial and final inventory and distribution within one year.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the widow with obligation to file inventory and distribution within one year

Facts

The late Rt Rev Ernest Munyambabazi Shalita died leaving an estate comprising registered and unregistered properties and a pension from the Diocese of Muhabura. His widow, Shalita Joseline Joy, applied for letters of administration. Nine beneficiaries were listed in the petition. Six of the seven children of the deceased attended the virtual hearing. The family members agreed that the widow should manage and administer the estate, renew leases for registered properties, and distribute unregistered lands to the beneficiaries. There was no objection to this proposal.

Issues

1. Whether letters of administration should be granted to the applicant widow to manage and administer the estate.

Orders

• A grant of letters of administration issues under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act, Cap 268.
• Applicant to file an initial and final inventory, and distribution 1 year from the date of the grant under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act, Cap 268.
• No order is made as to costs.

Legislation cited (3)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(4)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.273(1)
• Civil Procedure Rules S.I. 71-1 Order XVII

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