In re Estate of Mohamed Swafi Maulana – (Deceased) [2017] KEKC 8 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2017] KEKC 8 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for Distribution of EstateCoramSHEIKH SALIM S. MOHAMED
Holding
The court distributed the estate as follows: mother - 1/6, widow - 1/8, sons - 2/8 each, daughters - 1/8 each, and the 1/4 undivided share of the plot was to be transferred to the legal heirs.
Facts
The deceased, Mohamed Swafi Maulana, died on June 27, 2017, leaving an estate consisting of bank accounts and a 1/4 undivided share of a plot in Malindi, Kenya. The estate was to be distributed according to Islamic law.
Issues
- Distribution of the deceased's estate
- Share of the estate for the deceased's mother
- Share of the estate for the deceased's widow
- Share of the estate for the deceased's children
Reasoning
The court applied Islamic law regarding inheritance, with males receiving twice the share of females. The court also distributed the estate according to the terms of the will and after paying any debts.
Outcome
The court granted the petition for distribution of the deceased's estate.
Orders
- Monies from the deceased's accounts to be distributed to the legal heirs
- 1/4 undivided share of the plot to be transferred to the legal heirs
- Land Registrar in Mombasa to effect the transfer of the 1/4 undivided share of the plot
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