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Amendments To The Trustee (perpetual Succession Act) Cap 164

On 24th April, 2024, the President assented into law The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Bill of 2023, effecting significant amendments to 16 Acts of Parliament, including the Trustee (P...

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Loopholes That May Expose Your Will To Contest

With each passing day, more people are embracing estate planning, with great preference given to the preparation of a will. A will has been defined as a legal declaration by a person of their wishes/...

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When Should You Update Your Will?

Your Last Will and Testament is a crucial legal document that outlines your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and the care of your dependents after your passing. ...

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Is My Customary Marriage Voidable? A Case Study Of The Kaitany Vs. Linturi Divorce Case

A customary marriage is one that is conducted in accordance with the customs of communities of either both or one of the parties to the marriage. ...

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Intestate Succession In Polygamous Settings In Kenya

Polygamy, best described as the practice of a man having more than one wife at a time has long been practiced in Kenya, especially under customary and Islamic marriage settings. The Marriage Act 2014 ...

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Asset Protection: The Role Of Trusts In Protecting Bankrupt Beneficiaries An Analysis Of The Uk Case Of Smith V Michelmores Trust Corporation [2021]

Family trusts have globally been recognised as the ideal succession tool for families seeking to preserve and devolve wealth to subsequent generations, but did you know they are also an excellent asse...

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Building Bright Futures: Exploring Grandchildren Education Trusts

With the cost of school fees increasing at an equal if not higher rate than inflation, many grandparents seek to lend a supportive hand in financing their grandchildren’s education, driven not only ...

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Navigating Estate Disputes In Succession

The ideal outcome in succession matters, whether the deceased died testate (with a will) or intestate (without a will), is for the family to peacefully take care of the liabilities and thereafter dist...

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Pre-nuptial Agreements In Kenya

The intention of most people getting into a marriage is that only death will do them part. Unfortunately, we live in a broken world and divorce for various reasons occurs bringing to an end these well...