When parents think about inheritance, the hope is simple. That every child will feel loved, remembered, and treated fairly. But in blended families where there may be children from previous relationships, adoption, or a new marriage, fairness isn’t always straightforward.
Remarriage, jointly owned property and beneficiary nominations can leave children from previous relationships with less than their parents intended.
Leah Ng’ang’a, an advocate in the Family Law and Estate Planning Department and managing partner at Ng’ang’a and Associates says “Kenyan law allows a property owner to structure their estate according to their wishes and the circumstances of their family.”
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