Family and estate law-related disputes have seen a steady rise in number and complexity with the increase in life expectancy and diversification of family types in recent years. Consequently, many legal issues arising in this practice area require expertise in areas such as business succession planning and tax beyond the boundaries of family and estate laws.

Kim Chang Lee provides a comprehensive set of services in family/estate law matters such as divorce, division of marital property, custodial right, succession and adult guardianship, among others. We also maintain close working relationships with outside experts such as tax accountants and CPAs to meet the demands of our clients’ legal needs.

In family and estate law-related disputes where one party resides overseas, complex issues arise relating to governing law, jurisdiction, securing of overseas assets and cooperation with foreign law firms which are entirely different in nature to those in domestic disputes. Kim Chang Lee possesses deep expertise in this practice area based on our cross-border practice capability honed over several decades.

• Advisory on and representation in divorce settlement negotiations and proceedings
• Advisory on and representation in division of marital property and custody disputes
• Advisory on and representation in divorce cases where one party resides overseas and/or is of foreign nationality
• Drafting of wills and probate
• Advisory on living trust and other trust-related matters
• Representation in disputes involving division of inheritance, contributory portion and portion of estate reserved for particular heir
• Advisory on and representation in adult guardianship cases