What are Letters Of Administration?
Letters of Administration are granted by a Surrogate Court or probate registry to appoint
appropriate people to deal with a deceased person’s estate where the property will pass under Intestacy Rules or where there are no executors living having been validly appointed under the deceased’s will.
Requirements For Letters Of Administration In Uganda
A Death Certificate(NIRA) and post-mortem report(Hospital)
List of children/beneficiaries of the estate of the deceased and their ages
Place/ address of the deceased by the time of death
Estimate the value of the estate
Relationship between the Applicant and the deceased and their ID
Letter from the LCI Officials of the place where the deceased was buried
Introduction Letter from Applicant’s LCI
Passport photos of the Applicant
Certified copies of Minutes of the family meeting where the Applicant is selected to make the Application/ Family Resolution
How long does it take to apply for letters of administration in Uganda?
When the information is collected, we will process your Letters of Administration. This process could take up to 120 days.
In the meantime, Familiarise yourself with the following checklist of things we will require from you.
How much does a letter of administration cost in Uganda?
When filing the petition in court, the requisite filing fees (UGX 6,000) must be paid in the bank, and evidence of payment attached to the petition.
Who can apply for letters of administration in Uganda?
Any person of the age of twenty-one years or above who is also of sound mind and is related to the deceased either by blood or by marriage.