One Will to Rule All Assets, Inter-State and Foreign Ones Inclusive

That investment. That status symbol. For whatever reason, it is not unheard of for people to hold assets (such as landed properties, bank accounts and so on) outside their state or country of residence. As can be imagined, such asset owners must face important legal questions. For instance, does a Will made in one state […]

The Superpowers of Codicils

A codicil is accepted as a mini, supplementary Will that simply provides the ability to make minor changes to a Will without the need to draft a new one entirely.

Common Pitfalls in Will Writing

Carpenter? Check. Electrician? Check. Legal counsel? No check. The average Nigerian has professionals on speed dial for emergencies in daily living. Unfortunately, this life-saving practice is not usually carried on to other weighty matters. Contrary to popular belief, the ability to read and write does not translate to an automatic understanding of legal documentation. Just […]

Trust Arrangement, A Viable Means Of Wealth Preservation And Transfer

What is a Will? Have you written your Will? When will you write your Will? If your heart skipped a beat reading these questions, you are not alone. The subject of Will writing is wrongfully considered a death wish, causing many to postpone this responsibility until it is too late. One such case was the […]

What Every Nigerian Muslim Should Know about Writing a Will (Wasiyyah)

As with devotees all over the world, Muslims in Nigeria hold the words of the Qur’an in the very highest esteem by making efforts to understand how laws of the land may complement Shari’a. One of the ways in which the Nigerian Muslim must be conscious of the law is as regards making Wassiyah (a […]

WillPower: A Secure Future from the Comfort of Home or Office

Uncertainty. Unexpected loss. For many, the three words above describe the roller coaster of 2020 and the effects of the pandemic on everyday life. What next, and whom? Such burning questions hang in the air. Unspoken, unanswered, and frightening. Thousands have fallen victim, including powerful Nigerians who seemed almost untouchable. Abba Kyari, former Chief of […]

UTL Trustees Holds Press Conference

UTL Trust Management Services Limited on Friday urged the National Assembly to ensure speedy passage of the Investment Trustees Bill into law, to enhance adoption of trusteeship in Nigeria.

Unleashing your WillPower

UTL Trustees is proud to introduce WillPower. An online estate planning service that allows you to create a Will or a Trust easily without any hassle. We hosted a press conference on the fourth of February 2019, for various media personnel to enlighten them on the need, the purpose and the details of the service. […]