ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
16. Requirement to register certain instruments
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
16. Requirement to register certain instruments
(1)Notwithstanding that an instrument creating a testamentary guardianship has been or is required to be registered pursuant to any other written law, any testamentary instrument made under these Rules shall be presented to the Court for registration within thirty days of its execution.(2)Where after registration, the parent or guardian makes a subsequent testamentary instrument as contemplated under rule 16(1), the latter appointment shall not take effect until after the registration of the subsequent instrument in accordance with the provisions of rule 18.(3)A parent or guardian who revokes a testamentary instrument after its registration shall, within fourteen days of its execution present the instrument of revocation for registration as provided for under rule 18.(4)Where after registration a testamentary instrument is amended pursuant to the provisions of rule 15, the amended instrument shall be presented for registration within fourteen days of its execution.(5)The Court may for sufficient reason extend the period provided for registration of instruments under this rule.