Estate Planning templates for Nigeria
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Wills & Testaments
Codicil to a Will (Nigeria)
A Nigeria Codicil is a formal amendment to an existing will, governed by the Wills Act 1837 (applicable in most states), the Wills Law of Lagos State 1990, the Administration of Estates Law, and applicable state succession legislation. Allows a testator to add, alter, or revoke specific provisions without rewriting the entire will.
Customary Succession Declaration (Nigeria)
A formal declaration of entitlement to succeed to property under Nigerian customary law intestacy rules, used where the deceased died without a will. Compliant with the Administration of Estates Law applicable in the relevant state and the customary law succession principles recognised by Nigerian courts.
Customary Will (Nigeria)
A nuncupative (oral declaration reduced to writing) or written will disposing of property in accordance with Nigerian customary law. Compliant with the Wills Law applicable in the relevant state and the customary law principles governing testamentary disposition, including the Wills Law of Lagos State 1990 and equivalent state legislation.
Declaration of Trust (Nigeria)
A formal declaration of trust for Nigeria by which a trustee declares that they hold specified property on trust for named beneficiaries. Compliant with the Trustees Act (Cap. T22) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, the applicable state Trust Law, and land trust requirements under the Land Use Act 1978.
Inheritance Waiver (Nigeria)
An inheritance waiver for Nigeria under which a beneficiary voluntarily renounces their right to receive a share of a deceased person's estate. Covers both statutory and customary law succession contexts, Administration of Estates Law compliance, and requires independent legal advice to be enforceable.
Islamic Inheritance Distribution (Nigeria)
A formal Islamic Inheritance Distribution document for Nigeria that apportions a deceased Muslim's estate among Quranic heirs (Qur'anic sharers), agnatic residuaries (asabah), and distant kindred according to the rules of Faraid under Islamic Personal Law, as recognised and applied by Sharia courts in northern Nigeria including Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Niger, and Yobe States.
Islamic Will (Wasiyyah) Nigeria
A formal Islamic Will (Wasiyyah) for Nigeria enabling a Muslim testator to make testamentary bequests of up to one-third of the net estate to non-heirs, appoint a wasi (executor), and provide guidance on Faraid inheritance distribution in accordance with Maliki Islamic jurisprudence as recognised by Sharia courts in northern Nigeria's twelve Sharia states, including Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kaduna.
Last Will and Testament (Nigeria)
A formal Last Will and Testament for Nigeria enabling a testator to dispose of their estate, appoint an executor, name guardians for minor children, and establish testamentary trusts, under the Wills Act 1837 (as applicable in southern states), the Wills Law of each state, the Administration of Estates Law, and the Administration of Estates (Small Estates) Edict — governed by the State High Court probate jurisdiction.
Letter of Administration Application (Nigeria)
A formal application to the High Court for a Grant of Letters of Administration for the estate of a person who died intestate (without a Will) or without a named executor in Nigeria, under the Administration of Estates Law of each state, the Probate Rules of the relevant State High Court, and the Administration of Estates (Small Estates) Edict — enabling the administrator to collect, manage, and distribute the deceased's assets.
Will with Trust (Nigeria)
A last will and testament incorporating a testamentary trust for Nigerian testators who wish to hold assets on trust for minor children, a surviving spouse, or other beneficiaries unable to manage assets directly, governed by the Wills Act 1837 (as applicable in southern states), the Wills Law of Lagos State 2015, and the Trustee Act (Cap T22, LFN 2004).
Power of Attorney
Enduring Power of Attorney (Nigeria)
A Nigeria Enduring Power of Attorney that survives the donor's mental incapacity, governed by the Powers of Attorney Act Cap P16 LFN 2004 and the Land Use Act 1978. Enables an attorney to manage property, financial affairs, and business interests. Requires registration with the Land Registry for land transactions.
Medical Power of Attorney (Nigeria)
A Medical Power of Attorney for Nigeria appointing a healthcare proxy to make medical decisions on the donor's behalf if the donor becomes incapacitated. Operates under the National Health Act 2014, the Powers of Attorney Act (Cap P15, LFN 2004), and the Mental Health Law of applicable states.
Trusts
Bare Trust Deed (Nigeria)
A bare trust deed for Nigerian property and asset holding, compliant with the Land Use Act 1978, Trustee Act (Cap. T22, LFN 2004), and Stamp Duties Act (Cap. S8, LFN 2004). Covers trustee appointment, beneficiary designation, trust property description, and trustee duties under Nigerian trust law.
Charitable Trust Deed (Nigeria)
A charitable trust deed for Nigeria establishing an irrevocable charitable trust under the Trustee Act Cap T22 LFN 2004, the Land Use Act 1978, and CAMA 2020 (for incorporated trustee registration with the CAC). Covers trustees, objects, investment powers, dissolution, and CAC Incorporated Trustees registration.
Discretionary Trust Deed (Nigeria)
A discretionary trust deed for Nigeria, governed by the Trustee Act Cap. T22 LFN 2004 and common law principles of equity. Grants trustees absolute discretion to determine how trust income and capital are distributed among beneficiaries. Suitable for family wealth planning, estate succession, and asset protection.
Irrevocable Trust Deed (Nigeria)
An irrevocable trust deed for Nigeria under which a settlor permanently transfers assets to trustees to hold for the benefit of named beneficiaries. Governed by the Trustee Act (Cap T22, LFN 2004), the Land Use Act 1978, and applicable state trustee laws. Cannot be revoked or amended without beneficiary consent.
Living Trust (Nigeria)
A Revocable Living Trust Deed for Nigerian settlors, enabling assets to be held by trustees for named beneficiaries and avoiding probate on death. Governed by the Trustee Act (Cap T22, LFN 2004), applicable state trust laws, and the Land Use Act 1978 for real property.
Spendthrift Trust Deed (Nigeria)
A Spendthrift Trust Deed for Nigeria that restricts a beneficiary's ability to alienate or assign their beneficial interest and protects trust assets from the beneficiary's creditors, governed by the Trustee Act (Cap T22, LFN 2004), the Trustees Investments Act, and applicable state trust laws.
Trustee Deed of Retirement (Nigeria)
A Deed of Retirement of Trustee for Nigeria by which an existing trustee formally retires from a trust and a new or continuing trustee accepts responsibility for the trust property, in accordance with the Trustee Act (Cap T22, LFN 2004) and applicable state trust laws.
Healthcare Directives
Dementia Directive (Nigeria)
A Dementia Directive for Nigeria (advance healthcare decision) by which an individual records their preferences for medical care, welfare decisions, and management of affairs in the event of a dementia diagnosis or loss of mental capacity. Complements a Lasting Power of Attorney. Governed by applicable Nigerian healthcare and human rights law.
Living Will (Nigeria)
A Living Will (Advance Health Care Directive) for Nigerian adults, expressing their wishes regarding medical treatment, life-sustaining measures, and end-of-life care if they become incapacitated. Aligned with the Mental Health Act 2021, the National Health Act 2014, and Nigerian medical ethics guidelines.
Estate Administration
Beneficiary Designation Form (Nigeria)
A beneficiary designation form for Nigerian pension accounts, insurance policies, and financial accounts. Compliant with the Pension Reform Act 2014, Insurance Act 2003, and National Pension Commission (PenCom) guidelines. Covers primary and contingent beneficiaries, relationship details, share allocation, and substitution provisions.
Estate Accounts (Nigeria)
A formal estate accounts document for Nigeria, summarising assets, liabilities, income, and distributions of a deceased person's estate. Required by Nigerian probate courts under the Administration of Estates Law, for presentation to beneficiaries, and for final estate administration discharge.
Estate Inventory Form (Nigeria)
A Nigeria estate inventory form listing all assets and liabilities of a deceased person's estate. Required by executors and administrators under state Administration of Estates Laws, for probate court filing, beneficiary disclosure, and estate accounts preparation.
Executor Appointment Letter (Nigeria)
A Nigeria executor appointment letter formally notifying a named executor of their appointment under a will, and requesting their consent to act. Used before the testator's death for estate planning, or by the testator's solicitor after death when applying for a Grant of Probate at the state High Court Probate Registry.
Family Settlement Deed – Estate (Nigeria)
A Nigerian Family Settlement Deed for estate administration, recording the agreed distribution of a deceased person's estate among heirs and beneficiaries without litigation. Used when a deceased died intestate or where the Will requires supplementary allocation. Governed by the Administration of Estates Laws and applicable customary law.
Guardian Appointment (Nigeria)
A Guardian Appointment document for Nigeria by which a parent or testator designates a legal guardian for minor children in the event of the parent's death or incapacity. Governed by the Child's Rights Act 2003, the Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap G4, LFN 2004), and applicable state children laws.
Letter of Administration Renunciation (Nigeria)
A formal Renunciation of Letters of Administration for Nigerian estates, by which a person entitled to apply for letters of administration formally declines that right. Complies with the Administration of Estates Law and Probate Rules applicable in the relevant state.
Letters of Administration (Nigeria)
A Letters of Administration template for Nigerian intestate estates, supporting the formal application to the High Court Probate Registry. Complies with the Administration of Estates Law (Lagos State, Cap A2), Administration of Estates Act (Cap A3, LFN 2004), and applicable state Probate Rules.
Letters of Administration Application (Nigeria)
A formal application for Letters of Administration at a Nigerian High Court Probate Registry for intestate estates. Includes the supporting affidavit, estate inventory schedule, and administrator's oath, compliant with the Administration of Estates Law and applicable Probate Rules.
Probate Application (Nigeria)
A Probate Application for Nigeria petitioning the High Court for a Grant of Probate (where there is a will) or Letters of Administration (where there is no will). Governed by the Administration of Estates Laws of the relevant state, the High Court Civil Procedure Rules, and the Wills Law applicable in the relevant state.
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