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In the matter of the Estate of the Late Nakato Esther (Miscellaneous Application No. 1000 of 2026)

High Court · [2026] UGHCFD 64 · 2026 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for renewal of letters of administration and extension of time arising from administration cause
Decision
Letters of administration renewed and extended for four years with directions for filing inventory and final account

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Holding

The court granted renewal and extension of letters of administration for the estate of the late Nakato Esther for four years under section 337(4) of the Succession Act as amended, directing inventory filing within six months and final account within one year.

Outcome

Letters of administration renewed and extended for four years with directions for filing inventory and final account

Facts

The applicants Atuhire Arnold, Atuhire Donald and Ananura Anita sought renewal of letters of administration for the estate of their late mother Nakato Esther, who was a soldier at the rank of Captain and was buried in Nawaikoke, Kaliro District. The deceased had been a resident of Kisaasi Central zone, Kyanja Parish, Nakawa Division. The applicants discovered additional estate assets including an account with Diamond Trust Bank and a pension account with Pearl Bank that had not yet been realized, necessitating the renewal of the letters of administration to complete estate administration.

Issues

  1. Whether the letters of administration for the estate of the late Nakato Esther should be renewed and extended.

Orders

  • Letters of Administration for the estate of the late Nakato Esther extended for a period of four years in favour of Atuhire Arnold, Atuhire Donald and Ananura Anita.
  • Inventory to be filed within six months from 25th May 2026.
  • Final account to be filed within one year from 25th May 2026.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Letters of Administration — Renewal and Extension — Grounds
Letters of administration may be renewed and extended under section 337(4) of the Succession Act as amended where estate assets remain to be realized and administered after the initial grant period.

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In the matter of the Estate of the Late Nakato Esther (Miscellaneous Application No. 1000 of 2026) [2026] UGHCFD 64 (25 May 2026)
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