Loise Njeri Muna v Catherine Mugure Njoroge & 3 others [2017] KEHC 3207 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3207
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3207 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
The intestate estate will be divided equally among the five children of the two deceased persons. The administrators' grant will be confirmed, and the money in various bank accounts will be shared equally among the five children.
Facts
The estate of Beth Wago Kimani was divided into two parts: a probate estate and an intestate estate. The probate estate was distributed to the administrators, while the intestate estate was to be divided among Beth's children. The probate estate included a house and various bank accounts. The intestate estate was to be divided equally among Beth's five children.
Issues
- Distribution of the intestate estate
- Rights of the grandchild as a beneficiary
Reasoning
The court held that the grandchild, as a beneficiary under the intestate estate, should receive one-fifth of the intestate estate. The administrators' grant will be confirmed, and the money in various bank accounts will be shared equally among the five children.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- Grant of Letters of Administration with Will attached to the probate estate
Remedies
- No orders as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
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