Estate Planning

Wills – UK and Cross-Border

London & International Wills Lawyers

Expert Will Drafting in London for UK and International Families

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Expert Will Drafting in London for UK and International Families

At Staple Inn Notaries, we advise individuals, families, and business owners on UK and cross-border Wills, from our offices in Central London, acting for clients across London, England and Wales, and internationally.

We are trusted advisers to high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients, including those with overseas property, international investments, or family members resident outside the UK.

UK Wills – London-Based Advice with Nationwide Reach

We prepare English law Wills for clients throughout London and England and Wales, ensuring clarity, enforceability, and tax efficiency.

Our UK Wills services include advice on:

Property in London and across the UK
UK investment portfolios and bank accounts
Business interests and shareholdings
Family wealth and succession planning
Guardianship of minor children
Appointment of executors and trustees

Our Central London location allows us to act efficiently for clients based in the City, West End, Mayfair, Kensington, Chelsea, and surrounding areas, while also advising clients remotely across the UK.

Cross-Border Wills for International and Expat Clients

If you have assets or connections outside the UK, specialist advice is essential.

We are a London-based firm with international reach, advising clients who:

Own property overseas
Have bank accounts or investments outside the UK
Hold multiple nationalities
Are non-UK domiciled or internationally resident
Have beneficiaries living abroad

We advise on whether you require:

A single worldwide Will, or
Separate Wills for different jurisdictions

Our cross-border advice is structured to avoid:

Conflicting Wills
Forced heirship issues
Double taxation
Delays in international probate

Inheritance Tax Planning for London and International Estates

Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning is integral to our Wills practice, particularly for London-based and international families.

We advise on:

UK Inheritance Tax mitigation
Nil-rate band and residence nil-rate band planning
Trusts within Wills
Lifetime gifting strategies
UK domicile and residency considerations
Structuring international estates to reduce tax exposure

Our advice is tailored to high-value estates, ensuring compliance with UK tax law while preserving family wealth.

Trusts and Wills – STEP-Qualified Advice

We frequently incorporate trust structures within Wills for clients in London and abroad, including:

Asset protection for children and vulnerable beneficiaries
Long-term family wealth planning
Protection against divorce or creditor claims
Controlled succession across generations

Sheikh Najam is STEP-qualified, ensuring your Will and any trusts created are drafted to the highest professional and international standards.

Notarial Support for International Wills

As a Notary Public in England and Wales, Sheikh Najam also provides:

Notarial execution of Wills
Certification for international use
Apostille and legalisation services
Advice on recognition of English Wills overseas

This integrated service is particularly valuable for international clients and expats, removing the need to instruct multiple advisers.

Why Choose Staple Inn Notaries in London?

Central London-based Wills and estate planning specialists
Expertise in UK and cross-border estates
STEP-qualified Private Client lawyer
Integrated legal and notarial services
Extensive experience with international clients
Discreet advice for HNW and UHNW families

Probate Administration

Expert probate administration in London for UK and cross-border estates. We manage grants of probate, estate administration, asset collection, tax reporting, and distributions efficiently, supporting executors and beneficiaries with clear advice, discretion, and international expertise throughout England and Wales worldwide.

Trust Administration

Specialist trust lawyers in London advise on discretionary, life interest and Will trusts, protecting family wealth, managing succession and reducing inheritance tax. We draft, administer and advise trustees on compliant, tax-efficient trust structures for UK and international clients worldwide today.

Inheritance Tax Planning

London inheritance tax planning lawyers advise high-net-worth families on lawful IHT mitigation, trusts, gifting and Will structuring, protecting family wealth and reducing tax exposure. We provide strategic, compliant inheritance tax advice for UK and international estates from Central London.

Speak to a London Wills and Estate Planning Specialist

Whether you require a UK Will or a sophisticated cross-border estate plan, we provide strategic, tailored advice from our Central London offices, acting for clients across the UK and internationally.