Wills
Drafted, signed properly and kept in our strongroom.
Practice area
Family, wills and estates
Wills, estates and family matters handled with patience and discretion, in English, Igbo, Urhobo, Ika or Pidgin, and with elders in the room when that is what the family wants.
Services
What we do
Letters of administration
When someone has died without a will.
Probate
Proving a will and sharing the estate.
Divorce and separation
Petition, children, maintenance and property.
Family settlements
Written agreements that keep the peace.
Example rates for this demo. VAT and filing costs are added and shown in your estimate.
How it works
From first call to closed file
- 1
Listen first
A private consultation, with family members present if you wish.
- 2
Gather the papers
Death certificate, title documents, accounts and a family tree. We help find what is missing.
- 3
File and follow up
At the probate registry or the court, with steady updates.
- 4
Share and close
Assets transferred and the estate closed in writing.
From the chambers. Photo for illustration.
Record
Example matters
Estate with no will
Letters of administration for a widow and four children, including two houses and a shop in Asaba.
Will for a business owner
A will with a plan for the family business and a guardian for young children.
Family settlement
Four branches of a family agreed the sharing of inherited land, signed before elders.
Example matters for this demo. Past results do not promise future outcomes.
Questions
Questions about family, wills and estates
Q01Is a will written at home valid?
It can be, but many fail on signing or witnessing. Bring it and we will check it.
Q02How long do letters of administration take?
Often six to twelve months, depending on the estate and the registry.
Q03Can you keep my will safe?
Yes, in our fireproof strongroom, free of charge, with a receipt.
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