[2013] KEHC 5465 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 5465 (KLR)

The court found, based on the affidavit evidence and medical condition of M. Z. G., that he is currently incapable of managing his own affairs due to illness. All his children consented to the petitioners' appointment. The court exercised its powers under section 26 of the Mental Health Act to appoint G. S. Z. and G. B. Z. as managers of the estate of M. Z. G., specifically to operate his bank account and facilitate payment of medical and related expenses. The order is limited to three months, with liberty to apply for extension, ensuring oversight and protection of the subject's interests.

Citation
[2013] KEHC 5465 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: G. S. Z.; Applicant: G. B. Z.; Respondent: M. Z. G.
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
3 January 2013
Case Number
Miscellaneous Application 730 of 2012
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Appointment of Managers Under the Mental Health Act
Outcome
Application granted. Petitioners appointed as managers of the estate of M. Z. G. for three months.
Judges
DAS Majanja
Legal Topics
Mental Capacity, Appointment of Managers, Estate Management
Source Language
English
Family and Children Civil Procedure Mental Capacity Appointment of Managers Estate Management

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Parties

G. S. Z.

Applicant

G. B. Z.

Applicant

M. Z. G.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Appointment of Managers Under the Mental Health Act

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether M. Z. G. lacks capacity to manage his affairs due to illness.
  2. 2 Whether the petitioners should be appointed as managers of M. Z. G.'s estate under section 26 of the Mental Health Act.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, based on the affidavit evidence and medical condition of M. Z. G., that he is currently incapable of managing his own affairs due to illness. All his children consented to the petitioners' appointment. The court exercised its powers under section 26 of the Mental Health Act to appoint G. S. Z. and G. B. Z. as managers of the estate of M. Z. G., specifically to operate his bank account and facilitate payment of medical and related expenses. The order is limited to three months, with liberty to apply for extension, ensuring oversight and protection of the subject's interests.

Court Disposition

Application granted. Petitioners appointed as managers of the estate of M. Z. G. for three months.

Orders

  • G. S. Z. and G. B. Z. appointed as managers of the estate of M. Z. G. with powers to operate his account at United Nations Federal Credit Union, including signing documents and facilitating payment of medical bills and related expenses.
  • Order to remain in force for three months; liberty to apply for extension.