Personal & Individual

Will and Testament

A Will and Testament documents how you wish your assets to be distributed after your death. Ensures your wishes are legally recorded and enforceable under Kenyan law.

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What this document covers

Testator's full name and ID details
Revocation of all prior Wills
Appointment of executor(s)
Specific bequests (named items to named beneficiaries)
Residual estate distribution
Guardianship of minor children if applicable
Funeral wishes (optional)
Signatures of testator and two witnesses
Governing law (Law of Succession Act Cap. 160)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for a valid Will in Kenya?
Under the Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160), a valid Will must be: in writing, signed by the testator (or by another in their presence and direction), and witnessed by at least two witnesses who are present at the same time and who sign in the testator's presence. Witnesses and their spouses cannot benefit under the Will they witness.
Does Kenyan law limit what you can leave in your Will?
Yes. The Law of Succession Act imposes 'dependent's relief' — a spouse, children (including adult children who are dependants), and certain other dependants have a legal entitlement to reasonable provision from the estate regardless of what the Will says. A Will that entirely disinherits dependants can be challenged in court.
Is a Will made in Kenya valid internationally?
A Kenyan Will governs assets in Kenya. For assets held in other countries, a separate Will or codicil may be needed in that jurisdiction. The Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Succession can assist in determining which country's law applies to an international estate.