Nairobi, Feb. 8 -- Estate wrangles and succession disputes can be emotionally and financially draining for any family. Not only do they cost a lot of money in terms of litigation and lawyers fees, but also take a long time to resolve.

The worst bit is that they often break the relationship between family members because of the adversarial nature of Kenyan court processes that result in a winner and a loser. This means the impact of litigation on relationships is negative.

To prevent and manage estate disputes, there are a number of estate planning tools that can be used. A proprietor who is alive can plan and govern how his or her estate shall be managed after he or she is deceased.

The planning tools depend on the unique circumstances...