In re estate of M’ibuathu M’ilula (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 9979 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9979
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 9979 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for cancellation of registration and distribution of estateCoramLenaola
Holding
The court orders the cancellation of the 1st Administrator's registration and distribution of the estate properties to the deceased's name.
Facts
The deceased left an estate to be shared between the 1st and 2nd Administrators. The 2nd Administrator claims she has not received her share and seeks cancellation of the 1st Administrator's registration and distribution of the estate properties.
Issues
- Cancellation of 1st Administrator's registration
- Distribution of estate properties
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st Administrator was attempting to disinherit the 2nd Administrator and that the administration of the estate was taking an unreasonable amount of time.
Outcome
In favor of the 2nd Administrator
Orders
- Cancellation of 1st Administrator's registration
- Distribution of estate properties to the deceased's name
- Dispensing with title deeds
- Land Registrar to file report confirming grant
- 1st Administrator to pay costs
Remedies
- Cancellation of registration
- Distribution of estate properties
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Probate and Administration Rules
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