International Estate Planning Lawyers
PBL Law Group is a premier international law firm specialising in cross-border estate plans for your global assets & legacy.
- Cross-Border Will Drafting & Coordination
- International Trust & Entity Structuring
- International Tax Planning & Optimisation
- Inheritance Planning Across Multiple Jurisdictions
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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
Step 1
Consultation & Goal Setting
We assess your global assets & circumstances, providing legal advice to clarify your international planning needs.
Step 2
End-to-End Strategy Design
We create a clear legal strategy to manage your cross-border estate, considering all tax & jurisdictional laws.
Step 3
Drafting & Implementation
We expertly draft your international Wills, trusts, & other documents to safeguard your global assets.
Step 4
Ongoing Support & Review
We review your estate plan regularly & support your executors to ensure a smooth cross-border administration
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.
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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?
International estate planning is the process of managing the estate of an individual who has assets, investments, or beneficiaries in more than one country. It ensures your wishes are followed while reducing cross-border legal and tax complications.
Why is international estate planning so important?
With global families and overseas assets, different inheritance laws, probate systems, and tax rules can apply. Without proper planning, your estate may face unnecessary delays, disputes, and higher taxes.
What are the biggest cross-border risks?
Common risks include a Will that is invalid overseas, double taxation, and forced heirship laws that override your wishes. These issues can significantly impact how your assets are distributed.
How does my domicile affect my estate?
Your domicile determines which country’s inheritance and tax laws apply to your worldwide estate. It is a complex legal concept with major financial consequences if misunderstood.
Do I need a Will in each country?
In many cases, yes. A single Will may not be valid or practical for assets held overseas due to differing legal requirements, making multiple coordinated Wills necessary.
How do trusts work for international assets?
International trusts can hold assets across borders, helping avoid probate, protect wealth from creditors, and provide tax-efficient transfers to beneficiaries.
How can I minimise international estate taxes?
Estate taxes can be reduced through strategic use of trusts, international tax treaties, and proactive lifetime gifting, all tailored to your specific situation.
What are the risks for dual citizens?
Dual citizens may face double taxation and complex worldwide reporting obligations, increasing both compliance burdens and tax exposure.
What is forced heirship?
Forced heirship laws require certain relatives to receive a fixed share of an estate, regardless of what a Will states. These rules are common in many civil law countries.
Why do I need a specialist international estate lawyer?
International estates involve overlapping legal systems and tax treaties. A specialist ensures these laws work together to protect your assets and legacy.
What is asset situs and why is it important?
Asset situs refers to the legal location of an asset. It determines which country’s laws and taxes apply, making it critical in cross-border estate planning.
How is probate different for international estates?
International estates often require probate in multiple countries, increasing time, cost, and complexity compared to a single-country estate.
Will my Power of Attorney work overseas?
Generally, no. Powers of Attorney are not automatically recognised internationally, which can leave gaps in authority if you become incapacitated abroad.
Can lifetime gifting reduce estate taxes?
Strategic gifting during your lifetime can reduce inheritance and capital gains taxes across jurisdictions when planned carefully.
How are lawyers coordinated across different countries?
Effective international estate planning requires collaboration between legal and tax professionals in each relevant country to ensure compliance and consistency.
How Our International Private Client Lawyers Can Assist You
Cross‑Border Tax & Residency >
We architect & defend your optimal global tax & residency strategy, turning complexity into a powerful strategic advantage.
Wealth Protection & Privacy >
We engineer multi-layered legal fortresses to shield your wealth & privacy from the complex risks of a transparent world.
Investment & Growth Structures >
We structure the institutional-grade architecture to professionally deploy, manage & grow your private capital.
Global Mobility & International Residency >
We develop the legal & operational framework for a life of global freedom, built on a foundation of absolute security.
International Estate Planning & Legacy >
We architect the legal framework to protect your family, business & wealth across borders & generations.
Family Office for UHNWI >
We provide the elite counsel to transform your wealth from a collection of assets into an enduring family enterprise.
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