N S S v Mukesh Kumar Hirji Punja Shah & 2 others [2016] KEHC 7600 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7600
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7600 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2016
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for interim maintenance and disclosure of estate assetsCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The court orders the Executors to calculate and disburse an equivalent sum as a lump sum for the minor, and to continue disbursing yearly to the minor from the other minor's funds.
Facts
The deceased died on 11 January 2000, and a grant of letters of administration was issued to the Executors. The minor child, N S S, has been supported by her mother since 2002, but the Trustees have not provided for her maintenance as required by the Will.
Issues
- Interim maintenance for the minor
- Disclosure of estate assets and liabilities
Reasoning
The court considers the minor's needs and the estate's resources, ordering interim maintenance and a lump sum payment.
Outcome
Order for interim maintenance and lump sum payment
Orders
- Executors to calculate and disburse an equivalent sum as a lump sum for the minor
- Executors to continue disbursing yearly to the minor from the other minor's funds
Remedies
- Interim maintenance for the minor
- Disclosure of estate assets and liabilities
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Law of Succession Act
- Probate and Administration Rules
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