Business owners often spend decades building a company and surprisingly little time deciding what happens if they die or lose capacity tomorrow. A trust can hold the shares, keep decision-making continuous, and turn an informal family understanding into an enforceable plan. How does a trust hold business shares? The owner settles the shares into a … Read more
The will deals with the house and the shamba. But a good part of many families’ security sits elsewhere: a group life policy through the employer, a pension with a nomination form signed a decade ago, an individual policy nobody has reread since. Do life insurance and pension benefits pass under a will? Often they … Read more
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
Accepting appointment as a trustee is more than a courtesy to family or colleagues. The role carries enforceable duties and, in some circumstances, personal liability. Anyone asked to act , or considering appointing others , should understand what the position involves. What duties does a trustee owe in Kenya? Act within the powers given by … Read more
A will and a trust can both carry out your wishes, but they work at different times, under different statutes, and with different levels of publicity. Knowing the difference helps you choose , or combine , the right tools. What is the main difference between a trust and a will in Kenya? Timing , a … Read more
Charitable and private trusts both begin with property and an intention to benefit others, but they differ in who benefits, how long they may last, and how they are treated by regulators. What is the difference between a charitable and a private trust? A private trust exists for identifiable beneficiaries , typically family members or … Read more
Registering a trust in Kenya follows a defined sequence. Knowing the steps in advance saves months of back-and-forth between registries and reduces the risk of objections later. What are the steps to register a trust in Kenya? Prepare and execute the trust instrument (commonly a trust deed), setting out the trust’s name, objects, trustees, beneficiaries, … Read more
Over the past decade, many Kenyan families have moved from informal arrangements , a title registered in one relative’s name, verbal understandings reached at family meetings , to formal family trusts. The shift is understandable: property built over a lifetime can be undone by a single disputed succession. Why do Kenyan families set up family … 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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