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Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to amend, define and consolidate the law relating to intestate and testamentary succession and the administration of estates of deceased persons; and for purposes connected therewith and incidental thereto
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Inheritance Transfer Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for matters of succession to and protection and administration of property of a deceased person. Succession to rights can be intestate or on the basis of a will. The Act also sets out rules for the construction of wills.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Probate and Administration Rules (Cap. 160).

Legislation | Kenya | 1980 (2012)

Keyword: Inheritance, Transfer, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX