ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
80. Consequences of termination of guardianship
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
80. Consequences of termination of guardianship
(1)Unless the Court otherwise orders or directs, where guardianship is terminated for the reason that the child has attained the age of eighteen years, the child shall be entitled to take personal responsibility over his or her affairs and any money or property lawfully due to them and, in the case of any other form of property or investment other than money, the property or investment shall be transferred into his or her name.(2)Where the Court orders the termination of a guardianship relating to the management of the child’s estate, the former guardian shall promptly deliver the remaining assets comprising the estate to the child along with a final account:Provided that any written receipt or release obtained by or on behalf of the guardian in relation to the delivery of the assets comprising the estate shall not prejudice or otherwise affect any legal right to seek recovery for mismanagement or misappropriation of the estate.