Latifa Omar & Co Advocates LLP

Probate, Succession, and Trusts

Probate, Succession, and Trusts

At Latifa Omar & Co Advocates, we provide compassionate and dependable legal support in matters of probate, succession, and estate planning. We help individuals, families, and fiduciaries navigate the sensitive and often complex processes that follow the loss of a loved one or the planning of wealth transfer.

Our services in this area are designed to protect legacies, reduce conflict, and ensure that assets are managed or distributed according to the law and our clients’ wishes.

Our core services include:

  1. Estate Planning and Administration
    • Drafting of wills, codicils, and living wills
    • Advisory on intestate succession (when no will exists)
    • Structuring and implementation of estate distribution strategies
    • Appointment and support of executors and administrators
  2. Probate and Grant of Representation
    • Application for probate or letters of administration
    • Court representation in confirmation and objection proceedings
    • Advising on the valuation and distribution of estate assets
    • Handling of foreign grants and resealing of probate for cross-border estates
  3. Trust Formation and Management
    • Establishment of family, charitable, and business trusts
    • Drafting trust deeds and advising on trustee duties
    • Structuring asset protection mechanisms through trusts
    • Advisory on tax-efficient estate and wealth preservation
  4. Dispute Resolution in Succession Matters
    • Representation in contested wills and family disputes
    • Claims for reasonable provision (dependants’ rights)
    • Mediation and litigation in trust mismanagement or breach of fiduciary duty
  5. Asset Protection and Intergenerational Planning
    • Structuring inheritance plans for blended or high-net-worth families
    • Establishing powers of attorney and guardianship arrangements
    • Risk mitigation through customized succession solutions

At Latifa Omar & Co Advocates, we blend technical legal skill with empathy and discretion. Whether you are planning ahead or administering an estate, we walk with you every step of the way to provide clarity, security, and peace of mind.