If you’re holding Letters of Administration (LOA) issued before May 31, 2022, your legal authority over property could expire soon — and with it, your control over land, homes, businesses, and even bank accounts.
Under the 2022 Succession Amendment Act, all such LOAs will expire on May 31, 2025. If you don’t act, your family’s legacy could be at risk.
🧾 What Are Letters of Administration?
Letters of Administration are legal documents granted by the High Court that allow someone to manage the estate of a person who died without a will (intestate). They empower the holder to distribute property, access accounts, and make official decisions.
⚠️ Who Is Affected?
This affects more people than you may think:
- Anyone with LOAs granted before May 31, 2022
- Families where property is still under distribution or dispute
- Ugandans living abroad who rely on family to handle land matters
- Anyone unaware that these documents now have an expiration date
🛑 What’s at Risk?
Expired LOAs can lead to serious consequences:
- You can’t transfer or process land titles
- Banks will reject your authority to access funds or manage property
- Others can apply for new LOAs and legally take over the estate
- Land grabbing and fraud may rise as your documents lose power
✅ What Should You Do Before May 31, 2025?
Take action now to avoid future regret:
- Check the date on your Letters of Administration
- If they were issued before May 31, 2022, visit the High Court or Magistrate Court to:
- Revalidate
- Renew
- Or reapply entirely
- Consult the Administrator General’s Office for guidance
📌 Key Reminder:
“Having documents doesn’t mean having power if the law moves on without you.”
This is the final grace period — courts will no longer recognize expired LOAs after the deadline.
📢 Final Word:
Whether you’re managing ancestral land or handling estates in the diaspora, this is your moment to act. Don’t wait until it’s too late — protect what’s yours by updating your legal standing today.
🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025