In re Estate of Francis Miano Wambugu (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 375 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

SUCCESSION CAUSE NO. 250 OF 2015

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS MIANO WAMBUGU (DECEASED)

LIZZY NJOKI MIANO..............................................................PETITIONER

RULING

1) Before court is a summons for confirmation of grant in favour of Lizzy Njoki Miano.

2) The same is premised on grounds that the net estate only comprises of a life policy.  The applicant obtained letters ad litem and there are no other assets.

3) The application is supported by the sworn affidavit of Lizzy Njoki Miano the gist of which in that the deceased's life policy is ready for payment subject to production of a confirmed grant.  There are no other assets in the estate.

4) The policy aforesaid is for the benefit of the applicant and the deceased's two (2) children.

5) I have considered the application and the supporting affidavit.  I am persuaded that the orders sought are merited.  The nature of the estate is such that it consists of only one non-capital asset.

6) I exercise the inherent powers of this court donated by Section 47 of Laws of Kenya Act and rule 73 of the Probate and Administration rules.I issue and confirm letters of administration in respect of the estate of Francis Miano Wambugu to Lizzy Njoki Miano.

7) Costs shall be in the cause.

Dated, Signed and Delivered at Nakuru this 21st day of February, 2017.

A. K. NDUNG'U

JUDGE