Succession & Estate Planning

Succession & Estate Planning

Securing Legacies. Protecting Futures.

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones, preserve your wealth, and ensure that your legacy is passed on exactly as you intend. At Hansen Advocates, we provide comprehensive, strategic, and highly personalised Estate Planning, Trusts, and Succession Law services designed to give you clarity, certainty, and peace of mind.

We assist individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients in structuring their personal and family affairs through well-designed legal instruments that stand the test of time. Our approach goes beyond drafting documents; we focus on creating sustainable wealth preservation structures that anticipate change, minimise risk, and reduce potential disputes.

Our expertise includes the preparation and administration of wills, establishment and management of trusts, succession planning, probate and estate administration, letters of administration, guardianship arrangements, and intergenerational wealth transfer planning. We also advise on complex estate matters involving family businesses, multiple beneficiaries, cross-border assets, and blended family structures.

A key part of our practice is trust formation and advisory services. We help clients set up private trusts, family trusts, charitable trusts, and asset protection structures tailored to their long-term objectives. Whether the goal is wealth preservation, tax efficiency, asset protection, or structured distribution of assets over time, we design solutions that are legally sound and practically effective.

In addition, we support executors and administrators through the often complex probate process, ensuring estates are administered efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with applicable succession laws in Kenya. Where disputes arise, we provide clear legal guidance aimed at resolving conflicts while protecting the integrity of the estate and the interests of beneficiaries.

Our Estate Planning and Trusts practice is built on discretion, precision, and foresight. We understand that these matters are deeply personal, often sensitive, and always significant. For this reason, we take a careful, confidential, and client-centred approach to every matter we handle.

Whether you are planning your estate, setting up a trust, or managing the affairs of a loved one, Hansen Advocates ensures the process is smooth, secure, and aligned with your wishes

Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights and Interests

Our Expertise

Wills & Estate Planning

We assist in drafting clear, legally sound wills that reflect your intentions and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Trusts

We advise on the creation and management of trusts to protect assets, support beneficiaries, and achieve long-term financial goals.

Estate Administration

We guide executors and beneficiaries through the estate administration process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and efficient distribution of assets.

Succession Planning

We help individuals and business owners plan for the orderly transfer of assets, leadership, and ownership across generations.

Probate & Letters of Administration

We assist in obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, simplifying legal procedures during difficult times.

Dispute Resolution

We provide support in resolving disputes arising from wills, estates, and succession matters, protecting the interests of all parties involved.

Protecting What Matters Most

Why Choose Our Firm

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Excellent Track RecordClient-Centered Approach

We take time to understand your unique needs and tailor solutions specifically for you.

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Expert Legal Insight

Our team brings deep knowledge and practical experience across multiple areas of law.

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Results-Driven

We focus on delivering outcomes that matter, with strategies designed for success.

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Hansen Omido, CPM
Managing Partner

Hansen Omido is the Managing Partner at Hansen Advocates and a dynamic Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with extensive experience in litigation, corporate and commercial law, mediation, public policy development, and legal research. He is recognised for combining strong legal acumen with strategic commercial insight, delivering practical, high-impact legal solutions while driving excellence across the firm.

Hansen has built a diverse and impactful legal career working with leading law firms including MAK & Partners Advocates LLP, Mosioma & Co. Advocates, and Ashitiva Advocates LLP. Through these roles, he has developed deep expertise in corporate advisory, real estate transactions, dispute resolution, and financial sector legal services.

He has successfully led the restructuring of six companies with a combined asset base exceeding Ksh 800 million and has overseen complex real estate and development projects valued at over Ksh 3 billion. Notably, he provided legal oversight for a landmark 312-unit residential housing development for Kenya Airways staff, ensuring full regulatory compliance, transaction structuring, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Hansen has also developed strong expertise in banking and financial services law, having perfected securities and structured transactions for leading financial institutions including KCB Bank, Kingdom Bank, Victoria Commercial Bank, UNFCU, and UNSACCO. He regularly represents financial institutions in litigation, recovery proceedings, and commercial disputes, reinforcing his reputation as a trusted advisor in the financial sector.

A strong advocate of innovation in legal practice, Hansen pioneered the establishment of advanced legal research and knowledge management systems within the firm, setting new benchmarks for legal service delivery and institutional efficiency. His thought leadership extends to public policy, where he co-authored a widely recognised dissertation on the East African Community Common Market Protocol, reflecting his interest in regional integration and regulatory frameworks.

Hansen is also deeply committed to access to justice and public interest advocacy. He has provided pro bono legal representation in cases involving gender-based violence, discrimination against persons living with HIV, and other vulnerable groups, demonstrating a strong commitment to social justice and human rights.

Beyond legal practice, Hansen holds key leadership roles in sports governance. He serves as Chairman of Stingers Rugby Club and as Secretary to the Kenya Rugby Union Constitution Review Committee, where he contributes to institutional reform, governance strengthening, and policy development within Kenyan rugby.

Here’s a fun twist: when he’s not reshaping Kenya’s legal landscape or crafting game-changing policies, Hansen might just surprise you with his hidden talent. He is a skilled rapper with a knack for dropping bars as smooth as his courtroom arguments. With an unrivaled blend of professionalism, creativity, and a touch of rhythm, Hansen is redefining what it means to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact.

Professional Affiliations

  • East Africa Law Society
  • Law Society of Kenya

Email

hansen@hansenadvocates.com

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Valerie Cherono, CPM
Partner | Head of Strategy

Valerie Cherono is a Partner and the Head of Strategy at Hansen Advocates, and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a diverse and dynamic legal background spanning commercial law, conveyancing, intellectual property, entertainment law, and creative economy advisory. She is widely recognised for her innovative, solutions-driven approach to legal practice and her ability to translate complex legal challenges into clear, actionable strategies.

Before joining Hansen Advocates, Valerie built her legal foundation at Robson Harris Advocates LLP, where she gained extensive experience in legal advisory, transactional work, and strategic client engagement. Her time there played a key role in shaping her practical, commercially aware approach to legal practice and strengthened her ability to deliver high-quality legal solutions in fast-paced environments.

At the firm, Valerie leads the firm's strategic direction, ensuring that clients benefit from well-structured, forward-thinking legal strategies aligned with their commercial and operational objectives. She is known for developing step-by-step legal and business strategies that transform legal challenges into opportunities for growth, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Her practice experience includes managing high-value property transactions worth millions of shillings, structuring and perfecting securities for leading financial institutions with portfolios exceeding Ksh 5 billion, and advising on the formation and structuring of sustainable business entities. She also has strong expertise in intellectual property law, supporting creatives, innovators, and businesses in protecting, commercialising, and leveraging their intellectual property assets.

Valerie has a particular passion for the creative economy, content creation industry, and entertainment sector, where she advises clients on brand protection, content monetisation, contracts, licensing, and digital platform legal frameworks. Her work in this space reflects her commitment to supporting innovation and the growth of Kenya's creative and digital industries.

When she's not busy being a legal superhero, Valerie's life is just as colorful. A founding force behind Kenya's first online radio station dedicated solely to Kenyan music, Radio 254, she even took a spin as a radio presenter. Outside the office, she loves podcasting, traveling, and devouring books, and her legendary skills in the kitchen? Let's just say Michelin stars better watch out.

With her dynamic mix of professionalism, creativity, and a dash of fun, Valerie Cherono isn't just shaping the legal landscape; she's making it her playground. If you're looking for legal excellence with a touch of flair, Valerie's the one to ring.

Professional Affiliations

  • East Africa Law Society
  • Law Society of Kenya

Email

valerie@hansenadvocates.com

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Francis Kariuki Kinuthia
Director of Operations

Francis Kariuki Kinuthia is the Director of Operations at Hansen Advocates and a Land Resource Planning and Management professional with a Bachelor of Science degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He brings over four years of professional experience in operations, project coordination, and resource management, with a strong foundation in land use systems, planning, and structured execution of complex projects.

He is a former rugby player and an aspiring professional golfer, a combination that reflects his deep appreciation for discipline, strategy, precision, and continuous personal development. The transition from rugby to golf mirrors his broader professional journey: evolving from high-impact teamwork environments to precision-driven performance and long-term strategic execution.

He further strengthened his technical and practical expertise through advanced agricultural training at the Arava International Centre in Israel, where he gained exposure to modern agricultural systems, operational efficiency models, and large-scale resource coordination frameworks.

Francis began his career in the agricultural sector before transitioning into operations management at Orca Agriculture Company in Israel. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing large-scale operational processes, coordinating teams, and ensuring efficient workflow execution across multiple projects. His ability to combine strategic oversight with hands-on operational precision made him a key contributor in high-performance, fast-paced environments.

At the firm, Francis plays a central role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the firm's operations. He is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational functions, streamlining internal processes, and enhancing workflow efficiency across departments. His work is instrumental in supporting the firm's growth, structure, and service delivery standards.

He is known for his disciplined, systems-driven approach to operations management, with a strong focus on efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement. His leadership style is rooted in collaboration and structure, ensuring that teams operate seamlessly and that the firm maintains high standards of performance and responsiveness.

With a unique blend of technical expertise, international exposure, and operational leadership, Francis ensures that Hansen Advocates runs with precision, structure, and consistency, forming the backbone of the firm's operational excellence.

Email

francis@hansenadvocates.com

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