After a lifetime of acquiring assets, it is only right that we make arrangements to determine what would happen to them when the inevitable end of our lives reaches.
Jiang Law corporation advices clients which include individuals, family businesses, financial institutions, trust companies, charities, hospitals and universities on various methods of creating, transferring and preserving their wealth through methods such as estate planning, administration of estate, mediation and litigation. We represent clients in court and ADR options such as mediations regarding estate litigation arising from contested Wills, wills variation claims made pursuant to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, trust variations, constructive trust claims and other estate-related matters.
We assist with planning for incapacity, planned giving for charitable purposes, advise on preparing Wills, we assist with matters of adult guardianship and also help with the structure and implementation of trusts, advising on the use of enduring power of attorney instruments as well as the responsibilities of trustees and guardians..
Our End Goal is to minimize the taxes accruable and any other financial burdens that client’s estates might be liable for without proper planning and also to protect recipients from unnecessary frustration and expenses.
For Business owners, we advise on succession planning, shareholders agreements, corporate reorganizations and real estate freezes.
Individual and Institutional Clients can benefit from our advice concerning the preparation and use of Advance or Personal Directives and Representation.
Jiang Law Corporation is qualified to act as an Administrator or Executor and in this, we assist our clients in the completion of all steps required for proper estate administration which includes: finding wills, identifying, collecting and safeguarding assets, preparation of documents required to obtain court approval, advising on income taxes and other liabilities a beneficiary is liable for, preparing and passing personal representative’s accounts, handling asset distribution and land transfers as well as administering trusts for lifetime beneficiaries or minors.
Apart from Individuals, we advise institutions and trusts on administration of estates working with bankers, financial planners, insurers, accountants and trust administrators to ensure you get a complete service.