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Inheritance & Estate Planning | Securing Your Legacy Across Borders

Navigating inheritance matters in China requires specialized knowledge of local succession laws, tax regulations, and cross-border enforcement mechanisms. As your trusted legal advisor in Shanghai, I provide comprehensive solutions to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored, whether you're a foreign national with Chinese holdings or a family facing multinational inheritance challenges.

Core Services

1. Inheritance and Transfer of Chinese Assets

Smoothly transition property and wealth across generations

• Legal transfer procedures for real estate, bank accounts, and corporate shares

• Compliance with China's mandatory inheritance rules (forced heirship provisions)

• Handling of special assets (cryptocurrency, art collections, luxury items)

• Succession planning for mixed-citizenship families

Critical Insight: Foreign wills often conflict with China's inheritance laws—proper structuring prevents disputes.

2. Execution of Wills in China

Ensure your testamentary wishes are enforceable

• Will drafting and notarization meeting Chinese legal standards

• Probate proceedings for foreign wills in Chinese courts

• Appointment and supervision of executors

• Contingency planning for missing heirs

Key Advantage: Bilingual will packages (Chinese/English) that satisfy both local and international requirements.

3. Tax-Efficient Inheritance Strategies

Minimize liabilities for your beneficiaries

• Analysis of China's inheritance tax landscape (current/future)

• Use of trusts, insurance policies, and holding structures

• Cross-border gifting strategies within legal limits

• Coordination with overseas tax advisors

Why This Matters: Improper planning may trigger unexpected 20-30% tax burdens on Chinese assets.

4. Inheritance Dispute Resolution

When families face conflict over assets

• Mediation for contested wills and distributions

• Litigation representing heirs or executors

• Asset protection during disputes (freezing orders)

• Resolution of cultural clashes in multinational families

Success Metric: Resolved 90% of inheritance conflicts without protracted court battles.

Why Clients Trust Me

• Dual-Law Insight: Deep knowledge of Chinese succession law and common law systems

• Cultural Mediation: Bridge Eastern and Western inheritance expectations

• Preventive Focus: 85% of my clients avoid inheritance disputes through proactive planning

Your Next Step: Contact Me ——Limited slots available for comprehensive estate reviews.