Wills, Trusts and Estates
Put Your Nigerian Assets on Record
A clear, valid Nigerian will and a considered estate plan reduce what your family has to work out later.
The Situation
Where Things Usually Get Difficult
Nigerian assets are often left out of an estate plan made abroad, and families discover the gap at the hardest possible moment.
Who this is for
- Nigerians abroad holding property or accounts in Nigeria
- Families administering the estate of a relative
- People appointed as executors or administrators
- Anyone wanting to review an existing will
Services
What EFAL Can Handle
- Nigerian wills
- Estate planning
- Trusts
- Probate
- Letters of administration
- Estate administration
Common Risks
What Early Advice Helps You Avoid
- Leaving Nigerian assets without an appropriate estate plan
- A will that does not meet Nigerian formal requirements
- Delay and dispute during probate
- Assets administered informally without authority
How We Help
Practical Support, Clearly Scoped
Three Steps to Move Your Matter Forward
- 1
Book a Free Consultation
Tell us generally what needs attention.
- 2
Understand Your Options
We determine whether EFAL can assist and explain the appropriate next step.
- 3
Move Forward With a Clear Plan
If EFAL accepts the engagement, receive a defined scope, fees, responsibilities and communication process.
The free consultation does not include document review or detailed legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Before the Call
Helpful Information to Have Ready
Do not send confidential documents at this stage. A general outline is enough for the introductory call.
- A list of Nigerian assets you are able to share
- Names of intended beneficiaries and executors
- Any existing will or estate document
- Death certificate and related papers for a probate matter
Questions
Frequently Asked
Related
Other Ways EFAL Can Help
EFAL advises on Nigerian law. Advice from appropriately licensed foreign counsel may be required where another jurisdiction's law is involved. The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice on your specific matter.
Let Us Help You Understand What to Do Next
Whether your matter involves your family, property, estate, business or investment, begin with a conversation about what needs attention.
The free consultation does not include document review or detailed legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.