In re Estate of Peter Onyango Kwoba(Deceased) [2020] KEHC 7515 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7515
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7515 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 March 2020
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TypeProbate and AdministrationPostureAppeal from a grant of probateCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The grant of probate to the first respondent is revoked, and both applicants are appointed joint administrators of the estate.
Facts
The deceased died without a spouse or children, leaving his estate to his only listed beneficiary, Victorina Osuwo Wabwire. The first respondent, who was illiterate, had thumb printed her documents.
Issues
- Revocation of grant of probate
- Appointment of joint administrators
Reasoning
The deceased had no surviving family, and the first respondent, who was illiterate, was not entitled to inherit. The second respondent was neither a relative nor owed anything by the estate.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Revocation of grant of probate to the first respondent
- Appointment of joint administrators to the estate
Remedies
- Costs to be borne by the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act, Section 39(1)
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