Capability 05

Private
Client

For individuals and families who want their affairs in order.

Most people intend to put their affairs in order. Relatively few do so before it becomes urgent – and by then, the options available to them may be more limited than they would have been had they acted earlier. The consequences of leaving an estate unplanned, a will improperly drafted, or assets unprotected can fall not on the individual but on the people they leave behind.

Our private client practice exists to prevent that. We work with individuals and families – at every stage of life and across a wide range of asset profiles – to put in place the structures and documents that ensure their wishes are carried out, their assets are protected, and their loved ones are provided for.

For clients with assets or family connections in multiple jurisdictions, cross-border estate planning requires careful coordination. We work with advisers in other jurisdictions where necessary to ensure that structures are coherent and effective across all relevant legal systems.

Areas of Practice

What We Do in Private Client

01

Wills

A properly drafted will is the foundation of any estate plan. We draft wills that reflect our clients' wishes precisely, comply with the applicable formal requirements, and anticipate the practical issues that arise on death.

  • Cypriot law wills
  • Wills for assets held abroad
  • Mirror wills for couples
  • Guardianship provisions for minor children
  • Review and update of existing wills
02

Estate Planning

Estate planning is not only about what happens after death – it is about structuring affairs during life in a way that reflects personal objectives and provides for contingencies.

  • Lifetime giving and gift planning
  • Asset structuring and ownership review
  • Life insurance and trust integration
  • Tax-efficient estate structuring
  • Incapacity planning
03

Trusts

A Cyprus trust can serve a wide range of purposes – from asset protection and succession planning to holding structures for investment assets.

  • Cyprus International Trust formation
  • Discretionary and fixed interest trusts
  • Protective and spendthrift trusts
  • Purpose trusts
  • Trust deed drafting and review
04

Succession Planning

Succession planning goes beyond a will. It considers how assets pass, to whom, on what terms, and in what order.

  • Family succession structures
  • Business succession planning
  • Charitable giving and legacies
  • Succession for blended families
  • Provision for vulnerable beneficiaries
05

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney enables a trusted person to act on your behalf – whether for a specific transaction or in the event of incapacity.

  • General powers of attorney
  • Specific and limited powers of attorney
  • Enduring powers of attorney
  • Powers of attorney for property transactions
  • Legalisation and apostille for use abroad
06

Asset Protection

For individuals with significant assets, protection against future claims is an important consideration that is best addressed proactively.

  • Asset protection trust structures
  • Ownership restructuring
  • Cyprus International Trust protection provisions
  • Jurisdiction considerations
  • Integration with wider estate plan
07

Probate & Estate Administration

When someone dies, their estate must be administered. We handle the probate process on behalf of executors and administrators.

  • Probate applications and letters of administration
  • Executor and administrator support
  • Asset identification and collection
  • Creditor notifications and debt settlement
  • Distribution to beneficiaries
08

Cross-Border Estates

Where a deceased person held assets in more than one country, estate administration becomes significantly more complex. We advise on cross-border estates with a Cyprus dimension.

  • EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) advisory
  • Multi-jurisdictional estate coordination
  • Foreign grant recognition
  • Resealing of grants of probate
  • Liaison with overseas advisers

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Address139A Gladstonos, 1st Floor
3032 Limassol, Cyprus
Telephone+357 25 256766
Emailinfo@aneophytou.com
HoursMonday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00