In re Estate of Yusuf Rashid Boshestate (Deceased) [2017] KEKC 12 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 12
- Citation
- [2017] KEKC 12 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for determination of heirsCoramMURSAL M SIZI KADHI II- GARSEN, C/A – GURACHO ABDI YUSSUF
Holding
The widow is entitled to one eighth (1/8) share, and each son is entitled to twice the share of the daughter.
Facts
The deceased, Yusuf Rashid Bosh, left behind a widow and three children. The estate is under the administration of the Public Trustee.
Issues
- Distribution of the estate according to Islamic Sharia
- Legal heirs and their shares
Reasoning
The estate should be strictly spent on burial expenses, debts, and distributed among the heirs in accordance with Islamic Sharia.
Outcome
The petitioners are granted the right to the estate of the deceased.
Orders
- The public trustee to issue the deceased’s estate to the petitioners
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Qur'an 4/12
- Qur'an 11-12
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