Uganda Clarifies Expiration of Letters of Administration & Probate: What Estate Owners Need to Know
On May 20th, 2025, the Uganda government issued an official clarification concerning Letters of Administration and Probate granted before May 31, 2022. These legal documents, essential for estate management, are now set to expire on May 31, 2025, with some issued to private individuals remaining valid until 2027.
Senior State Attorney Henry Kuloba Wesaka reassures the public that the government is committed to preventing estate losses and provides guidance on how affected individuals can seek extensions. The law, stemming from the Succession Amendment Act of 2022, aims to address longstanding delays in estate distribution caused by indefinite legal grants.
This report explores the implications for estate owners, the challenges posed by current legal gaps, and the steps being taken to improve estate management and inheritance rights in Uganda.
