Probate & Estate Planning

Probate & Estate Planning

MNG & Company Advocates provides comprehensive guidance to executors, administrators, and families navigating succession matters in Kenya. We assist with estate planning, probate applications, and estate administration, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while protecting our clients’ interests.

Services Covered

01

Cross-Border Matters

Advising on estates with international elements, including resealing foreign grants and coordinating administration across multiple jurisdictions.

02

Dispute Resolution

Handling contested probate matters, will challenges, dependency claims, revocation of grants, and disputes involving executors or trustees.

03

Estate Planning

Drafting wills and testamentary trusts, advising on tax-efficient estate structuring, succession planning for business and family assets, and matrimonial property considerations.

04

Estate Administration

Full administration of estates, including asset collection, settlement of liabilities, distribution to beneficiaries, and preparation of executors’ accounts.

05

Grants of Probate

Preparation and filing of applications for Grant of Probate, including lodging wills, death certificates, and asset inventories with the High Court.

06

Letters of Administration

Assisting with applications where there is no will, including petitions, consents from beneficiaries, and appointment of administrators.

07

Trusts and Guardianship

Establishment and administration of trusts, trustee compliance, and guardianship arrangements for minor children.