In simple terms, a grant of representation (a “Grant”) can be defined as authority given to a person by the court to act in respect of a deceased’s person’s estate. ...
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A Will is a legal declaration of a person's wishes regarding the disposal of his or her property or estate after death. It is intended to voice the intentions of the testator or testatrix (i.e. the maker of the Will) who is no longer alive to do so himself or herself....
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A family trust is an effective estate planning tool that allows the founder of the trust (“the settlor”) to protect and accumulate their wealth for their own benefit and the benefit of their whole family. ...
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The importance and benefits of estate & succession planning cannot be overstated, it ultimately affords peace of mind to the remaining family members as they devolve the estate of their loved one. ...
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The Act defines a guardian as a person appointed by a parent or by a court order to assume parental responsibility over a child on the death of the parent either alone or jointly with the surviving parent. ...
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The Children’s Act 2022 ushers in an era that gives effect to Article 53 of the Constitution of Kenya which makes provisions for children’s rights, equal parental rights, and responsibilities. ...
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The Act defines parental responsibility as all the duties, rights, powers, responsibilities, and authority that by law a parent has in relation to the child and the child’s property in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child. ...
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On Friday, 27th January 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a precedent-setting judgement on the division of matrimonial property between divorced parties. ...
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On Friday, 27th January 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a precedent-setting judgement on the division of matrimonial property between divorced parties. ...
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Establishing a trust for the benefit of your family is not a complicated and time-consuming process. Once you engage the services of a seasoned Wealth and Private Clients lawyer, he or she will be able to guide you through the simple but critical steps of setting up a trust....
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