Two families set up trusts in the same month. One names each child’s exact share; the other leaves the trustees discretion to decide who receives what, and when. Both are valid Kenyan trusts , the difference is who controls the outcomes, and that choice deserves thought. What is a fixed trust? In a fixed trust, … Read more
The grant of letters of administration has been confirmed, and the family assumes the land is now theirs. Legally, the estate must still be transmitted, the grant is the key, but each asset has its own lock. What is confirmation of a grant? After a grant issues, the administrators apply to the court for confirmation, … Read more
A trader in Eastlands dies without a will, leaving a widow, two adult children and a house in Buru Buru. She was his second wife; his elder children are from the first marriage, and that detail changes how the estate will be shared. Kenyan law decides who inherits, and the family’s assumptions are not always … Read more
There is no will, the funeral is done, and the family must now deal with the house, the shamba and the bank accounts. The question everyone asks , who inherits? , has a legal answer that was set out in advance, whether anyone read it or not. Who inherits when there is no will in … Read more
Nobody likes the conversation, which is why it usually happens too late , after a death, when a family discovers there is no will and the law, not the deceased, decides what happens to the house, the savings and the business. What happens if you die without a will in Kenya? When a person dies … Read more
Many people meet the word “trust” in conversation about family land, a late parent’s estate, or shares in a family company. In Kenyan law, a trust is a practical and flexible arrangement, and understanding the basics helps you decide whether one fits your situation. What is a trust under Kenyan law? A trust exists when … Read more
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