Nyiramunezero Happy and Another v Estate of Kwirangira Jackson (Administration Cause No. 004 of 2026)

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act to the mother and sister of a deceased UPDF private whose estate consisted solely of pension, death and gratuity benefits. The applicants were required to file an inventory and final distribution within one year of the grant in compliance with Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the applicants

Facts

The deceased, Kwirangira Jackson, was a 26-year-old private in the UPDF who died on December 15, 2024. He had a fixed place of abode at Kamugoyi cell in Kanaba district, Kisoro district. He was not survived by any children. The applicants, Nyiramunezero Happy (sister) and Bamporici Peace (mother), were recommended for a grant of certificate of no objection by a family meeting. The sole asset of the estate was pension, death and gratuity benefits, the size of which was unknown to the parties at the time of the application.

Issues

1. Whether the applicants should be granted letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act for an estate consisting solely of pension, death and gratuity benefits.

Orders

• A grant of letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act.
• Applicants must file an inventory and final distribution within 1 year of this grant.
• 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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