Succession & Probate
Sensitive and expert handling of wills, estate administration, and contentious probate matters.
Overview
Practice Overview
Our Succession & Probate practice assists individuals and families in planning, protecting, and administering estates. We bring both legal expertise and personal sensitivity to every matter, whether advising on a straightforward estate administration or representing parties in contested succession proceedings.
Key Services
- Drafting of wills and codicils
- Grant of probate applications
- Letters of administration
- Estate planning and trusts advisory
- Variation of trust deeds
- Contested probate and inheritance disputes
- Cross-border succession matters
- Estate administration and distribution
Our Process
How We Handle Your Matter
Estate Review
Comprehensive review of the deceased's assets, liabilities, and family circumstances.
Grant Application
Preparation and filing of probate or letters of administration applications.
Administration
Management of estate administration, creditor claims, and beneficiary communications.
Distribution
Distribution of the estate to beneficiaries in accordance with the will or law of intestacy.
Why Choose Us
Why Trust Us for Succession & Probate
Our Succession & Probate practice is led by attorneys who have dedicated their careers to developing expertise in this field. We understand the nuances of Kenyan and East African law as it applies to this practice area, and we bring that knowledge to every client engagement.
We take a personalised, strategic approach to every matter — investing time to understand your specific circumstances and objectives before advising. Our aim is not merely to provide legal information, but to deliver clear, actionable advice that drives results.
Our track record speaks for itself: clients trust us with their most significant and complex succession & probate matters because we consistently deliver quality outcomes with professionalism and efficiency.
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