What should I do to execute a will?

  • Introduction: Our platform focuses on the transmission of land from the deceased to his/her beneficiaries where the deceased left a will.
  • Risk/what happens if the process is not undertaken: The major risk in respect to the above process is that the court processes take so much time and money and hence delaying the process.
  • Why is the process needed: However, once the case is determined then the parties or rather the beneficiaries can legally access the deceased’s property and even own the property

Set out below is a summary of the requirements, the procedure and the time frame for testate succession in respect to immovable property.


Steps

  1. Prepare Summons
  2. Prepare Affidavits in support of the summons
  3. File the documents in Court

Requirements

  • Original Will
  • Original Title documents in respect of the Testator’s Assets
  • Original Death Certificate


Duration

Approximately one (1) year

Cost

Direct Costs: Filing Fees to be determined by the relevant court Disbursement fee: K.Shs.10,000/=



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