In re Estate of Malikit Singh (Deceased) [2022] KEHC 2605 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2605
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 2605 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for confirmation of grant of letters of administrationCoramM. THANDE
Holding
The grant of letters of administration is confirmed, and the estate is to be distributed to the four sons in equal shares.
Facts
The deceased, Malikit Singh, died intestate in 1996. His widow, Parsini, and four sons (Ragbir, Balbir, Ajit, and Manjit) were beneficiaries. The estate's assets include a property known as L. R. No. 209/1904. Balbir was convicted of tax fraud in the UK and dissolved a company he was a director of.
Issues
- Confirmation of grant of letters of administration
- Legal capacity of protestor to represent the estate
- Delivery of records to the court
Reasoning
The court dismissed the protestor's affidavit of protest and the application for confirmation of grant, finding that the protestor lacked legal capacity to represent the estate and that the records were public documents to be held by the Nairobi Lands Registrar.
Outcome
Grant of letters of administration confirmed
Orders
- Affidavit of protest dismissed
- Grant of letters of administration confirmed
- Estate distributed to four sons in equal shares
- Application dismissed
Remedies
- Grant of letters of administration confirmed
- Estate distributed to four sons in equal shares
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Probate and Administration Rules
Cases cited (1)
- In re Estate of Giovanni Forino (Deceased) [2021] eKLR
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