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Kiconco Allen v Nsabiyunva Stephen (Administration Cause 25 of 2026) 2026 UGHC 553 (2026-05-20)

High Court · [2026] UGHC 553 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for letters of administration to deceased estate
Decision
Letters of administration granted to the widow with requirement to file initial inventory within one year

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to Kiconco Allen, widow of the deceased Nsabiyunva Stephen, under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act. The court ordered the applicant to file an initial inventory of the estate within one year from the date of grant as required by Section 273(1). The estate comprises fixed assets in Kisoro and Mityana districts, liquid assets including bank and sacco accounts, and death benefits payable by Kisoro District Local Government where the deceased was employed as District Health Officer.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the widow with requirement to file initial inventory within one year

Facts

Nsabiyunva Stephen died leaving his widow, Kiconco Allen, and four biological children aged 25, 22, 20, 14 and 10 years. The deceased was employed as District Health Officer by Kisoro District Local Government. The estate comprises fixed assets in Kisoro and Mityana districts including the marital home in Gapfurizo, Nyarubuye sub-county, liquid assets including bank and sacco accounts, and death benefits due from the deceased's employment. The widow applied for letters of administration to administer the estate.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted letters of administration to the estate of the deceased.

Orders

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

Rules and key headnotes

Succession & Estates — Letters of Administration — Grant to Surviving Spouse
Under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act, a surviving spouse is entitled to a grant of letters of administration to the estate of a deceased person who was employed by a local government and whose estate includes death benefits.
Succession & Estates — Initial Inventory — Statutory Requirement
Section 273(1) of the Succession Act requires an administrator to file an initial inventory of the estate within one year from the date of the grant of letters of administration.

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Kiconco Allen v Nsabiyunva Stephen (Administration Cause 25 of 2026) 2026 UGHC 553 (2026-05-20)
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