Family and succession law touches the most intimate aspects of people’s lives. At Sambo Muritala & Co, we approach this area of practice with compassion, confidentiality, and professionalism, understanding that legal disputes within families are often emotionally draining and deeply personal.
Our family law practice covers divorce, child custody, adoption, maintenance, and domestic violence cases. We have represented clients in both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, ensuring that their rights and dignity are preserved throughout the process. In cases involving custody, we prioritize the best interests of the child while balancing parental rights. Our past involvement includes successfully negotiating custody arrangements that allowed both parents meaningful involvement in their children’s upbringing while minimizing disruption to the child’s life.

Succession law is another significant focus of our firm. Disputes over inheritance, wills, and estates are common, particularly in multi-generational or polygamous family structures. We have provided guidance in drafting legally sound wills, letters of administration, and trust structures that prevent future conflicts. Our lawyers have represented clients in probate matters, secured grants of probate for executors, and resolved bitter inheritance disputes in court. One of our notable cases involved mediating between siblings in a prolonged inheritance battle, ultimately achieving an amicable settlement that preserved family unity.
Estate planning is a proactive service we offer to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professionals seeking to secure their assets and provide for their families. We develop customized estate plans that include wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, ensuring smooth succession and protection of wealth. We have advised clients on how to reduce tax liabilities, safeguard business continuity, and prevent disputes among beneficiaries.

Our private client services also extend to advising individuals on personal investments, asset protection, and philanthropic giving. We understand the need for discretion, especially for clients in public life, and we ensure strict confidentiality in all private client engagements.
As an activist chamber, we also provide support for vulnerable groups such as widows, orphans, and survivors of domestic violence who are often denied their rightful inheritance or subjected to abuse. We have handled pro bono cases to protect widows from being dispossessed by relatives, enforced maintenance rights for children, and secured restraining orders for victims of violence against their violators.

Core services:
• Child custody, guardianship & maintenance claims
• Wills drafting, probate & letters of administration
• Trust formation and estate planning
• Divorce proceedings, separation agreements & settlements
• Cross-border succession and asset protection

At Sambo Muritala & Co, family and succession law is not just about legal procedures—it is about preserving dignity, protecting legacy, and ensuring justice within the most fundamental institution of society: the family.