In re Estate of Kevin John Ombajo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 555 of 2018) [2023] KEHC 18583 (KLR) (Family) (2 June 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 18583
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 18583 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2023
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TypeSuccession CausePostureAppeal from the High Court's judgment of 7th July 2021CoramMA ODERO
Holding
The Respondent's appeal is pending, and the estate should be administered in accordance with the will.
Facts
The Deceased, Kevin John Ombajo, died testate in 2017, leaving a will and an estate worth Kshs.80,000,000. His widow, Tracy Kamene, and his sister, Jacqueline Vivian Akinyi, were named as co-executors. The High Court confirmed the validity of the will on 7th July 2021.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent should be compelled to execute transfer forms for the estate
- Whether the estate should be distributed pending the Respondent's appeal
Reasoning
The court upholds the validity of the will and the distribution of the estate as per the will. The Respondent's appeal is pending, and the estate should be administered accordingly.
Outcome
The Respondent's appeal is pending, and the estate should be administered in accordance with the will.
Orders
- The Respondent is not compelled to execute transfer forms for the estate
- The estate should be administered in accordance with the will
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Succession Act
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