Wills & Estate Planning for Expats Living in Vietnam

Protect Your Family, Your Assets & Your Legacy

Wherever Life Takes You

Living overseas brings new opportunities, but it also creates legal and financial responsibilities that many expatriates overlook. Whether you own property in one country or several, have family living overseas, or simply want the reassurance that your affairs are in order, having a professionally prepared Will and estate plan is one of the most important decisions you can make.

At SJP, we provide comprehensive Will drafting and estate planning services for expatriates living in Vietnam. We work with clients from around the world, helping them protect their assets, provide for their loved ones, and ensure their wishes are clearly documented.

Our services are designed for individuals, married couples, international families, retirees, business owners, and globally mobile professionals whose lives often span multiple countries and legal systems.

Whether your estate is straightforward or highly complex, we provide practical advice and professionally prepared documentation tailored to your personal circumstances.

Fixed Fees. No Hidden Costs.

At SJP, we believe clients should know exactly what they are paying before any work begins. For this reason, we provide clear, fixed-fee pricing, agreed in advance.

There are:

    • No hidden charges.
    • No unexpected invoices.
    • No additional fees unless you ask us to provide extra services beyond those originally agreed.

Before we commence any work, you will receive a clear explanation of the services we will provide together with the agreed professional fee, allowing you to proceed with complete confidence.

Transparency is an important part of the service we provide.

Why Every Expat Should Have a Will

Many expatriates assume that a Will prepared in their home country will automatically protect their interests everywhere in the world. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

Different countries have different succession laws, inheritance rules, probate procedures, and legal requirements. Without proper planning, your family may face unnecessary delays, increased legal costs, or disputes when dealing with your estate.

A professionally prepared Will helps ensure that your wishes are clearly recorded, your beneficiaries are identified, and your estate can be administered as efficiently as possible.

Estate planning is not simply about preparing for the future, it is about protecting the people you care about most.

Cross-Border Wills for International Families

Protecting Your Legacy Across Multiple Countries

Many expatriates own property, investments, bank accounts, businesses, pensions, or other assets in more than one country.

This can create significant complications if appropriate estate planning has not been completed.

SJP specialises in assisting clients whose lives and assets extend across international borders. We help clients consider how their estate may be affected by different legal systems and work to ensure their wishes are documented in a way that supports effective administration.

Whether you own a condominium in Vietnam, a family home in your home country, overseas investments, international bank accounts, or business interests in multiple jurisdictions, we can help you create an estate plan that reflects your global lifestyle.

Comprehensive Cross-Border Estate Solutions for Expatriates, International Couples & Globally Mobile Families.

Estate Planning Designed Around You

Every family is different, which means every estate plan should be different too.

We take the time to understand your personal circumstances before preparing documentation that reflects your wishes and future plans.

We regularly assist:

      • Single expatriates.
      • Married couples.
      • International couples.
      • Divorced individuals.
      • Blended families.
      • Parents with dependent children.
      • Couples without children.
      • Retirees living in Vietnam.
      • Business owners.
      • Property investors.
      • Individuals with overseas assets.

Your estate plan should reflect your life—not a standard template.

Our Wills & Estate Planning Services

Our comprehensive service is designed to give you complete confidence that your affairs have been carefully considered and professionally documented.

Our services include:

Professionally Drafted Wills

We prepare personalised Wills that clearly set out how you wish your estate to be distributed, helping reduce uncertainty and minimise the risk of future disputes.

Cross-Border Estate Planning

For clients with international assets, we provide practical guidance on structuring their estate to take account of multiple jurisdictions and differing legal requirements.

Asset Distribution Planning

We help you consider how your property, investments, savings, businesses, and personal possessions should be distributed according to your wishes.

Guardianship Provisions

Where children are involved, careful planning allows parents to record their wishes regarding guardianship and future care.

Business Succession Planning

For business owners, estate planning can help ensure continuity and minimise disruption for family members, partners, and employees.

Estate Reviews

If you already have a Will, we can review your existing arrangements and recommend updates where your personal circumstances have changed.

Ongoing Estate Planning Advice

Life changes. Marriage, divorce, children, property purchases, retirement, and international relocation can all affect your estate planning.

We remain available to assist clients whenever updates become necessary.

Our Process

We believe estate planning should be straightforward and free from unnecessary complexity.

Initial Consultation

We begin by discussing your family, your assets, your objectives, and your future wishes.

This consultation allows us to understand your circumstances before recommending the most appropriate estate planning strategy.

Preparing Your Will

Using the information you provide, we prepare professionally drafted documentation that accurately reflects your instructions.

Every document is individually prepared rather than relying upon generic templates.

Review & Approval

Before finalising your Will, we review every detail with you to ensure your instructions have been accurately recorded and that you fully understand the contents of the document.

Completion

Once approved, your documentation is finalised and ready for execution in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.

Why Professional Estate Planning Matters

Many people postpone preparing a Will because they believe they have plenty of time or assume their family will simply “sort everything out.”

Unfortunately, the absence of a properly prepared Will often creates uncertainty at exactly the time families are already dealing with grief.

Professional estate planning can help:

      • Protect your loved ones.
      • Reduce family disputes.
      • Clearly identify your beneficiaries.
      • Protect children and dependants.
      • Safeguard business interests.
      • Simplify the administration of your estate.
      • Provide peace of mind for everyone involved.

Good estate planning is one of the greatest gifts you can leave your family.

Why Choose SJP?

Expats living overseas require more than a standard Will. They need advice that reflects the realities of international living, cross-border assets, and families spread across different countries.

Clients choose SJP Consultancy because we offer:

      • Extensive experience working with expatriates living in Vietnam.
      • Bespoke Wills prepared for your individual circumstances.
      • Cross-border estate planning for internationally held assets.
      • Practical, easy-to-understand advice.
      • Professional, confidential service.
      • Transparent fixed-fee pricing.
      • No hidden costs.
      • Ongoing support whenever your circumstances change.

Our objective is not simply to prepare legal documents, but to help you protect the people and assets that matter most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a new Will if I already have one?

Possibly. If you have moved to Vietnam, married, divorced, acquired overseas assets, started a business, or experienced other significant life changes, your existing Will may need to be reviewed to ensure it still reflects your wishes and remains appropriate for your circumstances.

Can you help if I own assets in more than one country?

Yes. Many of our clients have international estates. We provide cross-border estate planning designed to help clients consider how their assets may be administered across different jurisdictions.

How much will it cost?

We provide fixed-fee quotations agreed before work begins. You will know exactly what the service will cost, with no hidden charges or unexpected fees.

Can my Will be updated later?

Absolutely. We recommend reviewing your estate planning whenever there is a significant change in your personal, family, or financial circumstances.

Protect Tomorrow, Today

Estate planning is about far more than preparing a legal document. It is about protecting your family, preserving your legacy, and ensuring your wishes are respected long into the future.

Whether you are a single expatriate, an international couple, a retiree, a business owner, or a globally mobile family with assets across several countries, SJP can help you create an estate plan that provides security, certainty, and peace of mind.

Contact SJP today to arrange a confidential consultation and discover how our Wills and Estate Planning services can help protect your future—wherever life takes you.