Probate & Estate Administration
Probate is the legal process of validating a deceased’s will and carrying out the administration of the deceased’s estate. In the absence of a will the estate is distributed in accordance with intestacy laws set out under the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160 of the Laws of Kenya).
It applies to people who reside in Kenya or are foreigners with assets in Kenya in order for the assets of the deceased in Kenya to be collected and distributed to the beneficiaries of the estate.
Probate process can be overwhelming and unpredictable full of intense emotions and distress especially because it deals with people with close blood relations.
- Surveying the overall capital structure of the client and assessing
- Analyzing current debt service structure
- Calculating upcoming due dates for debt payments
- Appraising the client’s existing contracts for possible cascading
What We Will Do
1. Guide You
Ensure to guide you through the process and in all the necessary steps to be taken for proper estate administration.
2. Draft Will
Draft wills and codicils and advice on their validity
3. File Petition
Draft and file petition for Probate or appoint a personal representative or administrator.
4. Make & Defend
Make and defend applications in court on your behalf.
5. Defending Third Parties Claims
Defending third parties claims on the estate.
6. Drafting trusts
7. Drafting Durable Power of Attorneys
We strive to do all this while considering mediation through our skilled mediators to maintain family relations throughout.
If you need further assistance, we can tailor our services to suit your individual needs. Please contact us to discuss your wills and estate requirements.