When assets are held in the United States, Korea, or other jurisdictions, or when the decedent or heirs maintain nationality or residence in more than one country, estate matters often cannot be resolved within a single legal system. The applicable law and procedural requirements may vary depending on the decedent’s nationality and habitual residence, the heirs’ place of residence, and the location of the assets.

Where overseas real estate, financial accounts, or corporate interests are involved, proceedings may need to be conducted separately or in parallel across multiple jurisdictions.

JL Law Group represents clients in estate and succession matters involving the United States, Korea, and other countries. The firm handles probate proceedings and related disputes, and provides legal guidance concerning the transfer and administration of overseas assets as well as basic asset structuring considerations during lifetime.

Jurisdiction & Governing Law

  • Determination of applicable law based on nationality and residence
  • Multi-jurisdictional probate considerations
  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign probate judgments
  • Coordination of parallel proceedings in different countries

Cross-Border Probate & Administration

  • Estate proceedings involving assets in the U.S., Korea, or other countries
  • Heirship and inheritance share disputes
  • Validity and interpretation of wills
  • Administration of estates with multinational components

Overseas Assets & Distribution

  • Transfer of foreign real estate
  • Access to and distribution of overseas bank accounts and financial assets
  • Succession involving business entities or equity interests
  • Asset division among multiple heirs

Estate-Related Disputes

  • Will validity challenges
  • Forced heirship and statutory share disputes
  • Concealment or omission of estate assets
  • Civil or criminal matters arising from estate conflicts

Basic Estate Planning for Cross-Border Families

  • Will preparation and review
  • Fundamental trust considerations
  • Structuring ownership of overseas assets
  • Asset transfers and intergenerational planning issues