How to Write a Valid Will in Kenya (and Why Every Adult Needs One)
A will is the simplest way to protect your family from long succession battles. Here is what the law requires for a will to be valid in Kenya.
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Wills, Probate & Succession
Protecting Your Legacy and Your Loved Ones
Wills, estate planning, grants of probate and letters of administration, and transmission of assets — handled with care and clarity.
Planning for the future and dealing with the estate of a loved one are two of the most personal legal matters a family will face. We handle both with sensitivity, clarity and efficiency under the Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160).
For individuals, we prepare valid wills and estate plans that reflect your wishes, provide for your dependants and reduce the chance of family disputes. For bereaved families, we take the stress out of succession — from obtaining the chief's letter and filing the petition, through gazettement and confirmation of the grant, to transferring land, shares and bank accounts to the rightful beneficiaries.
Our succession services
- Drafting, reviewing and safe-keeping of wills and codicils
- Estate planning, including family trusts and gifts inter vivos
- Petitions for grants of probate and letters of administration
- Confirmation of grants and distribution of the estate
- Transmission of land, vehicles, shares and bank accounts
- Representation in contested succession disputes and objections
How we can help
Will Drafting
Clear, valid wills that reflect your wishes and protect your dependants.
Estate Planning
Trusts and structured plans that preserve wealth across generations.
Grants of Probate
Petitions, gazettement and confirmation — handled end to end.
Letters of Administration
Guiding families where a loved one died without a will.
Transmission of Assets
Transferring land, shares, vehicles and accounts to beneficiaries.
Succession Disputes
Representation in objections, protests and revocation of grants.
Pure professionalism and perfect in conveyancing and commercial transactions.
Explains to you the law in a way you understand.
Frequently asked questions
The estate is distributed under the intestacy rules of the Law of Succession Act. A family member must apply for letters of administration before any property can be transferred.
A grant can only be confirmed six months after it is issued. Uncontested matters typically conclude in 8–14 months; disputes take longer.
Yes — for example where a dependant was not reasonably provided for, or where the will was not properly executed. Professional drafting greatly reduces this risk.
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