[2022] KEHC 15535 (KLR)

[2022] KEHC 15535 (KLR)

The court confirmed the grant of representation (probate) to Amos Okeyo Odago because the last minor beneficiary, Verlerie Onyuro, had attained the age of majority (18 years) as per the Will. There were no outstanding objections or impediments to the confirmation. The court directed that the estate be fully...

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Citation
[2022] KEHC 15535 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Amos Odago
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kisumu
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Succession Cause 888 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Ruling on Confirmation of Grant
Outcome
grant of representation confirmed; estate to be distributed and administered within 6 months; mention for closure set
Judges
RE Aburili
Legal Topics
Probate and Administration, Confirmation of Grant, Distribution of Estate
Source Language
en
Family and Children Probate and Administration Confirmation of Grant Distribution of Estate

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Parties

Amos Odago

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Succession Cause / Ruling on Confirmation of Grant

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the grant of representation (probate) should be confirmed given that the last minor beneficiary has attained majority age.
  2. 2 Whether the estate should now be distributed and administered in accordance with the Will.

Ratio Decidendi

The court confirmed the grant of representation (probate) to Amos Okeyo Odago because the last minor beneficiary, Verlerie Onyuro, had attained the age of majority (18 years) as per the Will. There were no outstanding objections or impediments to the confirmation. The court directed that the estate be fully distributed and administered within six months, and set a mention date to ensure compliance and closure of the file. The decision was grounded in the Law of Succession Act, which allows for confirmation of grant when all beneficiaries are of age and the estate is ready for distribution.

Court Disposition

grant of representation confirmed; estate to be distributed and administered within 6 months; mention for closure set

Orders

  • The grant of representation (probate) issued to Amos Okeyo Odago is confirmed.
  • A certificate of confirmation to issue forthwith.