Top Family Law Firm in Nigeria
Family, Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate, Succession, and Private Wealth are crucial aspects of life which requires astute planning with the expertise and guidance of lawyers experienced in delivering services in these areas.
Egonu Chambers’ Family lawyers are dedicated to delivering professional guidance in all aspects of Family Law, Estate Planning and Succession.
Family Law
Our family law services cover a wide range of issues dealt with in families, including child custody, adoption and divorce. We offer discreet counsel on the negotiation of amicable divorce settlements, we guide clients on conflicts bordering on child support and/or custody, and we provide passionate guidance on property disputes between spouses. We understand that these issues are emotion-driven, sensitive matters that require a compassionate and knowledgeable approach, so we work with you bearing in mind the importance of resolving issues in a quick and cost-effective manner. In many cases, we strive to assist you reach out-of-court settlements, but in the event Court proceedings are needed, we will provide expert guidance to you for the best possible outcome in your situation.
Our Family Law Services include:
⦿ Child Support
⦿ Child custody
⦿ Divorce
⦿ Domestic Violence
⦿ Estate Disputes/Property Settlement
⦿ Child Adoption
⦿ International Family Law
Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate and Succession:
People live complicated lives and may own multiple assets across multiple jurisdictions and in different asset classes. In that case, they need lawyers with experience to handle the planning, succession and distribution of their Estates.
When it comes to Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate and Succession, our lawyers have extensive experience in drafting, preparing and executing wills, as well as handling probate and estate administration. We work with clients to ensure that their assets are properly managed and distributed according to their wishes and we cover key phases of Estate Planning and Trusts Administration. We help our clients with the planning of their Estates when these Estates cover multiple assets, including assets owned abroad. We do take our time to understand your specific family circumstances, businesses and other financial arrangements before we offer our legal advice. Our lawyers are also appointed as co-executors of Wills, trusted to help dispose of Estates of deceased persons to family members and trusted associates.
We also offer succession planning service, including advising on the effective structures to set in place for the successful transfer of ownership and control to next generations in the family chain.
Estate Disputes & Probate Litigation
It is common knowledge that family-owned assets which need distribution upon
the demise of the owner-matriarch or owner-patriarch do not always produce
fair results. In some cases, some people who feel entitled to financial
provisions are excluded while in other cases those who ordinarily should not
be part of an Estate forcefully insert themselves and begin the despoilation
of assets. In circumstances where Probate becomes contentious, or fights
erupt over an Estate, we provide professional and sensitive advice, bearing
in mind that matters such as these are very emotive and volatile. During the
process, we strive to represent our clients’ best interests at all times and
fight to deliver favourable outcomes to them.
We handle complex
probate litigation, including:
⦿ Will contests
⦿ Contested Guardianship matters
⦿ Estate litigation from the High Courts through to the Apex Court
Private Wealth
Private Wealth law is a complex area of law that requires specialized knowledge and expertise across diverse areas of law and business, which includes: Probate laws, Tax laws, existing market conditions and family business situations. The changes in laws, regulations and market situations represent a significant challenge for individuals, dynasties, companies and NGOs. Egonu Chambers’ boasts of highly qualified lawyers who have the experience and knowledge to provide clients with professional legal services in this area and who are committed to planning and protecting your financial interests. We work with clients to help them protect their assets, manage their wealth, and ensure that their interests are protected.
Our clients benefit from the experience of a sophisticated, highly motivated and confidentiality-minded group who have only your best interests in mind and work to protect these interests at all times. Our experienced lawyers are here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to navigate these complex legal issues. We have implemented estate plans for multigenerational families; we have documented Trust instruments to tightly guard valuable family assets; we have implemented estate plans for high-net-worth individuals and we have structured succession plans using sophisticated techniques.
