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A Simple Will is a short and straightforward document that allows a person (the testator) to set out how their property and personal belongings will be distributed after death. It is the most common type of Will, suitable for individuals with modest or uncomplicated estates. In Kenya, Wills are...
A Revocation of Will is a legal document used to formally cancel a previous Will or Codicil. Once revoked, the old Will becomes invalid, and the person (testator) is considered to have died intestate (without a Will), unless a new Will is executed. In Kenya, revocation of a Will is recognized...
A Codicil is a legal document that allows you to amend, update, or revoke parts of an existing Will without writing a completely new one. It works alongside the original Will and must be stored together with it. Under the Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160, Section 11), a Codicil must follow the...
A Joint Will is a single testamentary document made by two people (usually a husband and wife) that sets out how their estates will be distributed. It operates as a mutual agreement, binding on both testators, and usually provides that when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse inherits everything,...
A Will (Last Will and Testament) is a legal document in which a person (the testator) sets out how their property and assets should be distributed after their death. It allows the testator to appoint executors, guardians for minor children, and provide specific instructions regarding debts, funeral...