International Estate Planning Lawyers

Name: PBL Law Group
Brand: PBL Law Group
Rating: 4.9 (132 reviews)

PBL Law Group is a premier international law firm specialising in cross-border estate plans for your global assets & legacy.

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Who Our International Estate Planning Lawyers Help

High Net Worth Individuals

We protect your global wealth with tailored cross-border estate plans & tax optimisation strategies.

Multinational Families

We secure your legacy across borders with coordinated multi-jurisdictional Wills & trusts.

Expats & International Professionals

We navigate complex residency, domicile, & tax issues for your compliance & peace of mind.

Owners of Foreign Assets

We optimise ownership structures & succession planning for your international property & investments.

Beneficiaries of Cross-Border Inheritances

We guide you through the complexities of international probate, asset transfers, & inheritance tax.

End-to-End International Estate Planning Services

International Wills, Probate & Resealing

We create international Wills & manage the probate process to enforce your wishes across borders.

Business Succession & Multi-Generational Wealth

We design the architecture to seamlessly transfer your business & wealth, protecting your life’s work.

International Trust Structuring

We create & manage strategic cross-border trusts for superior asset protection & tax optimisation.

Dual Domicile Planning

We provide expert advice on the tax & legal implications of dual domicile status for your estate.

Tax Treaty Utilisation

Our tax specialists identify opportunities to leverage tax treaties, minimising your overall tax burden.

Ongoing Review & Adjustment

We offer ongoing reviews to keep your international estate plan effective & aligned with evolving laws.

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Our International Estate Planning Process

Consultation & Goal Setting

We assess your global assets & circumstances, providing legal advice to clarify your international planning needs.

End-to-End Strategy Design

We create a clear legal strategy to manage your cross-border estate, considering all tax & jurisdictional laws.

Drafting & Implementation

We expertly draft your international Wills, trusts, & other documents to safeguard your global assets.

Ongoing Support & Review

We review your estate plan regularly & support your executors to ensure a smooth cross-border administration.

Raea Khan

Partner & Director Lawyer

George Halikiotis

Partner

Anthony Watson

Partner

Mark Lea

IEP Consultant

Global Assets Demand Elite Expertise

International estate planning is a high-stakes arena where legal, tax & commercial realities collide. Standard advice is insufficient, exposing your legacy to foreign taxes, legal challenges & commercial failure.

PBL Law Group provides complete, integrated counsel from Australia’s leading authorities. Raea Khan architects the global legacy strategy; Mark Lea provides government-level insight into trust law; George Halikiotis ensures the plan is commercially robust; & Anthony Watson delivers elite strategy on complex cross-border tax.

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Why Choose Our International Estate Planning Lawyers

World-Leading Expertise

Our team includes lawyers who have advised foreign governments on trust law, providing unparalleled global insight.

Tailored Global Strategies

We design bespoke cross-border estate plans to protect your assets & ensure your wealth is transferred as you wish.

Holistic Asset Protection

We provide solutions, including international Wills & tax strategies, to protect your interests & ensure family peace of mind.

Dedicated & Discreet Service

We provide clear communication & treat every client with personal care & absolute discretion in all matters.

Visit Our Private Client Lawyers

We provide expert private client advice internationally. Meet with our team at our CBD offices in Singapore or Sydney.

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Global Assets have Global Risks.

When your family and assets cross borders, a simple domestic Will can fail. You face a complex web of competing inheritance laws, international taxes, and wealth transfer rules that require specialist expertise.

PBL Law Group is the leading boutique law firm in international estate planning. Our team, including world-renowned experts Raea Khan & Mark Lea, guides high-net-worth individuals and multinational families through this landscape.

We deliver strategic solutions—from coordinating Wills and trusts to using tax treaties—to safeguard your global wealth & secure your legacy.

Coordinated Will Drafting

A standard Australian Will can be ignored or challenged in a foreign country, creating chaos for your family & draining your estate. Each jurisdiction has its own strict inheritance laws & tax rules.

Our international estate planning lawyers solve this problem. We draft & coordinate multiple Wills across different jurisdictions, creating a seamless legal strategy that ensures your wishes are legally enforceable everywhere your assets are.

International Trust Structuring

Assets held in your personal name are exposed. They can be lost to foreign taxes, creditors, or legal claims. A simple Will offers no lifetime protection for your global wealth.

We use strategic cross-border trusts to place a legal shield around your assets. This structure can minimise tax, protect your wealth from external threats, & ensure a private, efficient transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, bypassing complex probate processes.

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Dual Domicile Planning

Being a resident or citizen of multiple countries creates a huge risk: double taxation on your estate. Different countries have conflicting rules that can aggressively target your global assets, significantly reducing your family’s inheritance.

Our tax specialists are experts in navigating these complex rules. We analyse your domicile & residency status to leverage tax treaties & legal exemptions, creating a plan that legally minimises your overall tax burden across all jurisdictions.

Tax Treaty Utilisation

Tax treaties between countries are complex legal agreements that can offer significant savings—if you know how to use them. Most people leave these opportunities on the table, resulting in unnecessary tax payments that diminish their estate.

Our team has a deep understanding of these treaties. We identify every available credit, exemption, & benefit to ensure your international estate plan is structured for maximum tax efficiency, preserving more of your wealth for your family.

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Proactive Inheritance Planning

Waiting until you pass away to transfer all your wealth can trigger maximum inheritance & capital gains taxes. A lack of planning forces your beneficiaries to deal with a complex, costly, & public process.

We help you develop a proactive gifting strategy during your lifetime. By strategically transferring assets now, you can mitigate future tax liabilities, ensure a smoother transition, & see your loved ones benefit from your legacy today.

Ongoing Review & Adjustment

An international estate plan is not a “set and forget” document. Changes in your family, your assets, or international tax laws can make an old plan ineffective or even damaging.

We offer ongoing reviews & support to ensure your plan remains perfectly aligned with your wishes & the current legal landscape. This proactive management guarantees your estate plan works as intended when it matters most.

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FAQs for International Estate Planning

What is international estate planning?

It is the process of managing the estate of an individual with assets, investments, or beneficiaries located in multiple countries. It aims to ensure your wishes are followed while minimising cross-border legal and tax complications. PBL Law Group creates comprehensive international estate plans tailored to your unique circumstances.

Why is international estate planning so important?

With more global families and assets, a plan is crucial to navigate varying international laws, complex probate, and different tax systems. Without one, your estate faces higher taxes and legal disputes. The team at PBL Law Group helps you navigate these complexities for a seamless transition of wealth.

What are the biggest cross-border risks?

The biggest risks include your Will being invalid in another country, your estate being taxed twice (double taxation), and foreign “forced heirship” rules overriding your wishes. PBL Law Group’s experienced lawyers, including Raea Khan & Mark Lea, identify and address these cross-border issues to protect your assets.

How does my "domicile" affect my estate?

Your country of domicile and residency is critical, as it determines which country’s inheritance laws and taxes apply to your worldwide estate. This is a complex area with significant financial implications. PBL Law Group provides expert advice to determine your status and plan accordingly.

Do I need a Will in each country?

Often, yes. A single Australian Will may not be valid or effective for assets held overseas due to different legal formalities. PBL Law Group coordinates the drafting of international Wills to ensure they are enforceable in each jurisdiction where you own assets.

How do trusts work for international assets?

A properly structured cross-border trust holds your assets, shielding them from the public probate process, protecting them from creditors, and providing a tax-effective way to transfer wealth. The team at PBL Law Group has extensive knowledge in creating trusts tailored for international asset protection.

How can I minimise international estate taxes?

Taxes can be minimised by strategically using cross-border trusts, leveraging exemptions available under international tax treaties, and through proactive gifting. The international estate planning lawyers at PBL Law Group can develop a customised strategy to reduce your estate’s overall tax burden.

What are the risks for dual citizens?

Dual citizens risk their estate being taxed in both countries (double taxation) and face complex worldwide asset reporting requirements. The experienced lawyers at PBL Law Group, including Raea Khan & Mark Lea, help dual citizens navigate these tax complexities.

What is "forced heirship"?

Forced heirship rules, common in many civil law countries, legally dictate that a portion of your estate must go to specific relatives, regardless of what your Will says. PBL Law Group can advise on strategies to structure your assets to manage these restrictive rules.

Why do I need a specialist international estate lawyer?

A specialist lawyer understands the complex interaction of different countries’ laws and tax treaties. The team at PBL Law Group, led by experts Raea Khan & Mark Lea, can coordinate a comprehensive plan to protect your global assets and legacy.

What is "asset situs" and why is it so important?

“Asset situs” is the legal location of your assets, such as where a property is located or a bank account is held. It is a critical factor, as it determines which country’s tax and inheritance laws apply to that specific asset. The experts at PBL Law Group meticulously map your asset situs to prevent legal conflicts.

How is probate different for international estates?

Probate for international estates can be far more complex, often requiring separate probate applications in each country where assets are located. This can be a lengthy and costly process involving multiple legal systems. PBL Law Group helps streamline cross-border probate to ensure an efficient transfer of assets.

Will my Australian Power of Attorney work overseas?

Generally, no. The recognition and authority of a Power of Attorney or Guardianship document vary significantly between countries. This can leave you vulnerable if you become incapacitated while abroad. PBL Law Group can advise on ensuring you have valid, enforceable documents in each relevant jurisdiction.

Can strategic lifetime gifting reduce my estate's taxes?

Yes. A proactive inheritance plan that includes strategically gifting assets during your lifetime can be an effective way to mitigate potential inheritance and capital gains taxes across multiple jurisdictions. The team at PBL Law Group, including Raea Khan & Mark Lea, can develop a comprehensive gifting strategy for you.

How do you coordinate with lawyers in other countries?

Effective international estate planning requires collaboration with legal and tax professionals in each relevant country to navigate local laws. With an extensive global network, PBL Law Group facilitates the necessary coordination and communication to ensure a seamless and compliant process.

How Our NSW Wills & Estate Lawyers Can Assist You

Wills Drafting & Review

We draft & update clear, legally sound wills to ensure your final wishes are documented & protected.

Dispute a Will

Whether a Will is invalid or just unfair, we can help. We challenge Wills on grounds of incapacity or fraud & contest Wills for a fairer provision.

Defending a Will

We represent executors & beneficiaries to defend a will’s validity against challenges or family provision claims.

Family Provision Claims

Unfairly left out of a will? We help eligible persons contest a will & claim their fair share under the Succession Act 2006 (NSW).

Domestic Estate Planning

We create tailored estate plans to safeguard your Australian assets, minimise tax & provide for your loved ones.

International Estate Planning

Our experts advise on cross-border estate planning, international wills & trusts for tax-efficient global wealth transfer.

Grant of Probate

We guide executors through the Supreme Court process to obtain a Grant of Probate, validating the will & authorising you to act.

Enduring Power of Attorney

We prepare enduring powers of attorney to manage your future financial & legal decisions.

Enduring Guardianship

We draft enduring guardianships, appointing someone to make crucial personal, lifestyle & medical decisions if you’re unable.

Testamentary Trusts

We establish effective testamentary trusts within your will for superior asset protection, tax benefits & flexible beneficiary provision.

Intestacy Law & Advice

When a loved one dies without a will, we guide families through intestacy law to ensure the lawful distribution of assets.

Letters of Administration

We assist families in applying to the Supreme Court for Letters of Administration when there is no valid will or executor.

Estate Administration

We help executors with the administration of deceased estates, ensuring the lawful & efficient collection & distribution of assets.

Advance Care Directives

We draft clear directives outlining your medical treatment & end-of-life wishes to ensure they’re respected.

Special Disability Trusts

We establish specialised trusts to provide for the long-term care & financial security of a loved one with a severe disability.

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