Property Ownership Guidelines for Married Couples in Kenya
The Matrimonial Property Act 2013 sets out certain governing principles regarding ownership or sharing of property between married couples: 1.Both men and women are equal before the law. 2.Section 6 of the Act defines matrimonial property to mean the matrimonial home or homes; household goods and effects in the matrimonial home or homes; or any […]
Preparation of a Will in Kenya: Guidelines
The Law of Succession Act dictates the law on the preparation and execution of Wills in Kenya. Before getting into the basic guidelines, it is important to note the following; A will can only take effect after a person’s death. A person with a valid will is deemed to have died testate, not intestate. Beneficiaries […]