Inheritance Disputes

Inheritance disputes are rarely only about money. They usually involve a family that has to keep functioning afterwards, which is why the way a claim is pursued matters as much as whether it succeeds.

Wise Counsel represents heirs, executors and estates in inheritance disputes, through negotiation where possible and through the courts where necessary.

What we help with

• Establishing who the lawful heirs are and in what order they inherit
• Challenging or defending the validity of a will
• Claims by heirs entitled to a share regardless of the will
• Disputes over the identification and valuation of estate assets
• Claims where estate assets have been transferred or concealed
• Advising on the limitation period for inheritance claims
• Division of inherited land use rights and jointly held family property
• Representing clients in inheritance proceedings before the Vietnamese courts

Time limits on inheritance claims are strict and are missed more often than any other deadline in family matters. We check them at the first meeting.