⚠️ This guide was researched and updated in May 2026. Laws and regulations change frequently. For specific legal advice regarding your jurisdiction, please consult with local legal counsel.
The cost of a will in Kenya runs from a small sum for a template you complete yourself to a substantial fee for an advocate drafting a will for a larger estate. This guide sets out the typical range for each route and what tends to push the price up.
There is no single price. What you pay depends mostly on the route you choose, your town and how involved your estate is. Registering or depositing the will is optional and is charged separately from the drafting fee.
Price does not decide validity. The Law of Succession Act sets the formalities for most people, and for Muslims a will generally governs at most one third of the estate. See do I need an advocate to write a will for what those rules involve.
Cost tends to follow complexity and the amount of tailored advice, not the length of the document.
A modest estate sits at the lower end; several properties, a business, trusts or assets abroad push the price up.
Several households, dependants to provide for or a family where disputes are likely usually call for more careful drafting, which tends to cost more.
Fees in Nairobi and Mombasa tend to be higher, and a senior advocate usually charges more than a junior one.
Registering or depositing the will, and later changes by codicil, may be charged on top of the drafting fee, so compare what each quote includes.
The table below sets out typical Kenyan market ranges for each route, what each usually includes and where the figures come from. They are an overview for information only; always check a provider’s current price before deciding.
Typical Kenyan market ranges for informational purposes only. Registering or depositing a will is optional and may be charged separately, and for Muslims a will is generally limited to one third of the estate. Prices vary by provider, town and estate complexity, and may change over time. Always check the source and consult a professional before deciding.
KES 1,000 to KES 5,000
A template you complete yourself. No review of your circumstances, and a will not signed and witnessed as the Law of Succession Act requires may be invalid.
Source: wangarichegelaw.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
KES 5,000 to KES 15,000
A guided service, often offered by a bank or trust company, that produces a will from your answers. Tailored advice varies by provider.
Source: wangarichegelaw.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
KES 20,000 to KES 50,000
An advocate drafts a will for a simple estate, such as a home, savings and a few personal assets, and advises on your own situation.
Source: jkkiboiadvocates.co.ke (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
KES 30,000 to KES 100,000+
Estates with several properties, a business, trusts or assets abroad take more drafting and advice, so the fee is higher.
Source: wangarichegelaw.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
It depends on the route. A template costs little, a will-writing service charges a modest fee, and an advocate’s fee rises with the complexity of the estate. The dated ranges and their sources are in the table above; always check a current price.
Generally not. Depositing a will with the court registry is optional, but it keeps the original safe. Any fee for it is charged separately from the drafting fee.
Not always. For Muslims, a will generally covers at most one third of the estate, and the Act lets dependants ask the court for reasonable provision.
There can be. You may pay again to revise a will or add a codicil after a marriage, a new child or a change in your assets.
Whichever route suits you, a valid, up-to-date will is what decides who inherits. Start yours with structured prompts, or find a legal professional for advice on your own position.
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