We provide bespoke, compassionate, and legally sound guidance on testamentary dispositions and trusts. We understand the delicate nature of estate planning and are committed to helping clients structure their affairs in a way that safeguards their wishes, protects beneficiaries, and ensures smooth administration of assets across generations.
Our services include:
Wills Drafting & Testamentary Dispositions
- Advisory on legal requirements for valid wills under the Nigerian law.
- Drafting simple and complex wills tailored to individual needs.
- Inclusion of special provisions for dependents, business continuity, and philanthropic legacies.
- Codicils and amendments to existing wills.
Trust Creation & Management
- Establishment of private, family, charitable, and business trusts.
- Advisory on trustee duties, powers, and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Drafting trust deeds that reflect settlor’s intentions with clarity and enforceability.
- Ongoing support for trustees in managing assets and complying with statutory obligations.
Estate Planning & Succession Advisory
- Strategic structuring of assets to minimize disputes and tax exposure.
- Succession planning for family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Cross-border estate planning in collaboration with international partners.
- Advisory on guardianship, gifts inter vivos, and inheritance issues.
Probate & Estate Administration
- Securing grants of probate or letters of administration.
- Representation in contentious probate disputes.
- Estate distribution and settlement in accordance with testator’s wishes or intestacy laws.
- Advisory on resolving family disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
