If you are married then the answer is no.
Although the new succession law allows a person to give away any property that is in their name, the home of the deceased that he/she shares with a spouse or children as their residence cannot be included among the properties that can be given away. This is known as a residential property.
What we mean by a married person is one in a legally recognized marriage in Uganda), or you have children, then your home is excluded by law from the property that you can give away in your will. However, If you still want to give away the home then you must either have permission from your spouse or you must have provided an alternative home that is equally as good or better for your spouse or children as the home you want to give away.
However, for those who are single (unmarried) and do not have children, they can give away any of their property including the home they stayed in during their life.
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