Family, Succession & Private Client Services

Our Family, Succession & Private Client Services practice provides sensitive, practical legal support to individuals and families on matters ranging from marriage and divorce to estate planning and succession. We advise clients on drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, matrimonial property arrangements, and the resolution of divorce and separation matters, always working to protect our clients' interests while minimizing conflict where possible.

In succession matters, we assist with will drafting, estate planning, and administration of estates, guiding executors and beneficiaries through probate processes and, where necessary, contesting or defending wills and succession claims. We also advise high-net-worth individuals and families on trusts, asset protection structures, and cross-border succession planning to preserve wealth across generations.

Our private client team further supports clients with guardianship matters, adoption, and child custody and maintenance disputes, always prioritizing the best interests of the children involved. Whether planning for the future or navigating a difficult family transition, our lawyers provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance.

    Our services:

  • Divorce Proceedings
  • Child Custody
  • Child Maintenance
  • Adoption
  • Matrimonial Property
  • Separation Agreements
  • Succession & Probate
  • Letters of Administration
  • Probate Applications
  • Estate Administration
  • Wills Drafting
  • Estate Planning
  • Trust Advisory
  • Family Settlements

Have questions? talk to our specialist.

A valid will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, helps avoid family disputes, and simplifies the probate process for your loved ones after your passing

Where a person dies intestate, their estate is distributed according to the Law of Succession Act, which may not reflect the deceased's actual wishes, making the process more complex for beneficiaries.

We represent executors, beneficiaries, or dependants in succession disputes, including challenges to a will's validity or claims for a greater share of the estate.

A prenuptial agreement sets out how assets will be handled in the event of divorce or death; Kenyan courts generally recognize such agreements provided they are entered into freely and fairly.

Yes, we advise and represent parents in custody, access, and maintenance matters, always guided by the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration.