Strategic Partnership Strengthens East African Legal Services We are proud to announce our official designation as the Kenya office for Pannike and Partners, marking a significant milestone in our firm’s growth and regional expansion. This strategic partnership positions SMC as the exclusive representative for all Pannike and Partners matters within Kenya, ensuring seamless service delivery...Read More

What is Probate and Why Do You Need It? When someone passes away in Kenya, their property cannot simply be divided amongst family members. The law requires proper court authorisation before anyone can handle a deceased person’s assets. This legal process is called probate, and it protects everyone involved whilst ensuring orderly estate administration. The...Read More

A Will is a record of the deceased person’s wishes and intentions pertaining to the devolution of his property upon his death. A Will is a testamentary document and is meant to take effect upon death; it has no legal effect until the maker dies. Section 5 of the Law of Succession Act provides that...Read More

This guide breaks down key concepts in Kenyan succession law to help you navigate inheritance matters. • Succession – means inheritance or simply transmission of ownership of property from the deceased person to those who are still living. Therefore, succession law deals with how to distribute a deceased individual’s property. • Estate – means a...Read More