In the matter of the Estate of the late Tumushabe Edmund (Administration Cause No.049 of 2025)

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to the widow of the deceased, who had been employed as Secretary of Kabale District Land Board. The court ordered the grantee to file an inventory and final account within six months to comply with Section 273(1) of the Succession Act, noting the estate includes pension and gratuity subject to Section 256(4).

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to widow with direction to file inventory and final account within six months

Facts

The deceased, Tumushabe Edmund, was formerly of Kanyakiriro Cell, Nyabikoni Ward, Kabale Central Division, Kabale District. He was employed as Secretary of the Kabale District Land Board. He died leaving a widow, Tumushabe Jennifer Turyatemba, and four children: Gumisizira Abraham, Nabasa Andrew, Ninsiima Linda, and Rukundo Leonard. Three of the children have completed their education and one remains in school. The estate includes pension and gratuity entitlements from the deceased's employment.

Issues

1. Whether to grant letters of administration to the applicant widow

Orders

• Letters of administration granted to the applicant.
• Applicant (grantee) to file inventory and final account within 6 months to comply with Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.
• No order as to costs.

Legislation cited (2)

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

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