Timeline: Grant issued in 4 months; confirmed in 8 months despite objections

The Challenge

After the family patriarch passed intestate (no will), a paternal uncle lodged an objection claiming a larger share of a rental plot he said he had “helped acquire.” This stalled access to SACCO funds for school fees and blocked transfer of the matrimonial home.

Our Approach

1. Rapid File Build & Filing: Obtained chief’s letter, death certificate, and asset schedule; prepared and filed P&A; forms. Ensured gazettement with accurate details. 2. Early Stakeholder

Management: Convened family meeting, secured consents, and proposed settlement to uncle. 3.

Objection Strategy: Filed replying affidavit with supporting evidence, narrowed dispute to one plot.

4. Interim Relief: Obtained limited grant ad litem for urgent access to SACCO funds. 5. Confirmation of Grant: Filed summons for confirmation, Court dismissed objection, adopted distribution.

The Result

– Grant issued in 4 months, confirmed by month 8 despite objection. – Funds released for immediate family needs via limited grant. – Titles transmitted: matrimonial home to widow (life interest), remaining assets equally shared among children. – Zero re-gazettement or refiling delays.

Why It Worked

– Clean paperwork and complete dependants list minimized registry queries. – Narrowing the dispute saved time and costs. – Limited grant ensured the family wasn’t financially stranded during litigation.

What We Delivered

– Petition pack (P&A; forms), gazettement follow-through – Objection response and hearing representation – Limited grant for urgent expenses – Summons for confirmation + distribution schedule – Transmission/assent documents and registry follow-up until titles updated

Client Feedback

“HKM kept us informed, secured school fees quickly, and protected our home. The process felt structured and humane.” — Widow, Nairobi

Need help with succession or probate in Kenya? Contact HKM Associates for structured, time-bound solutions.