Korean Estate Planning & Asset Protection for International Families and Family Offices with Assets in Korea and Abroad

IPG Legal is one of the leading law firms working in Korea for expats, family offices, and companies doing business in Korea. In the complex and evolving Korean legal, taxation, and business landscape of South Korea, selecting a proactive law firm to handle estate planning and asset protection is crucial.

IPG Legal has distinguished itself as one the leading firms in Asian in this field, known for its client-centered approach, internationally experienced attorneys and accountants, and commitment to delivering tailored legal solutions.

A Trusted Name in Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Korea and Throughout Much of Asia

Estate planning and asset protection are essential for individuals, companies, and families seeking to secure their financial legacy and protect their wealth from unforeseen liabilities and changing government policies. IPG Legal stands out in these areas due to its thorough understanding of Korean inheritance law, U.S. inheritance law, Chinese inheritance law, cross-border estate issues, global taxation issues, and wealth preservation strategies. Whether the client is a high-net-worth individual, an expatriate residing in Korea, or a family business, IPG Legal provides customized legal guidance designed to ensure long-term financial stability and security.

IPG Legal’s estate planning and asset protection services include:

• CFO Services
• Cross-border asset protection planning
• Drafting of wills, living wills, and trusts
• Family office governance & education
• Formation of legal entities/family offices
• Investment due diligence
• Liquidity & exit planning
• Pre-marital and post-marital agreements
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Structuring of intergenerational wealth transfers
• Succession planning for family-owned enterprises
• Tax optimization and wealth preservation strategies

With a team of seasoned attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals fluent in English, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog the IPG Legal law firm is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of international clients who require comprehensive legal advice in estate planning and asset protection.

Complimentary Initial Consultation

IPG Legal offers a no-cost initial consultation to prospective clients. The call is, typically, scheduled with Sean Hayes.

Firm Profile: IPG Legal

IPG Legal is a full-service international law firm with a strong focus on corporate law, complex litigation, and private client services, including estate planning, asset protection, and family law. The firm operates across key practice areas with a multidisciplinary team that includes attorneys qualified in Australia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United States.

To learn more or to schedule a consultation, visit IPG Legal’s official website.

by Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes is the first non-Korean attorney to have worked for the Korean court system (Constitutional Court of Korea) and one of the first non-Koreans to be a regular member of a Korean law faculty. Sean is ranked, for Korea, as one of only a few non-Korean lawyers as a Top Attorney by AsiaLaw. Sean is regularly quoted by leading international media sources, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, France 24, and Bloomberg. Sean works with leading retired judges, former government attorneys, corporate counsel, and top-rated lawyers who worked with major global law firms throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.