Legal Services
Wills, trusts, power of attorney and estate planning for domiciled and non-domiciled individuals, delivered through our affiliated legal partners.
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney & Estate Planning in Cyprus
Legal Services
Iacovou & Co. is an accountancy firm, not a law firm, so for legal work we collaborate with reliable affiliated legal firms who handle wills, trusts, power of attorney and a wider range of legal services for both domiciled and non-domiciled individuals.
In practice, that means you get one point of contact. We coordinate directly with our legal partners on your behalf, so you are not left explaining your situation twice or chasing two separate advisers who have never spoken to each other. For matters like non-dom status or trust structuring, where the legal and tax sides are genuinely intertwined, that coordination is often the difference between a plan that actually works and one that just looks fine on paper.
We have seen wills and trust structures drafted by a lawyer with no visibility into a client’s tax position, and the two did not line up. That is exactly the gap affiliated working is meant to close: our legal partners handle the legal drafting, we handle the tax and accounting context around it, and the two stay in sync because we are the ones holding both conversations.
Whether you need a straightforward will, a full trust structure, or ongoing estate planning as your circumstances change, we scope the work with our legal partners and stay involved throughout, not just at the introduction.
What's Included
Our Legal Services Cover
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Wills
Drafting of a legally valid will under Cyprus law, so your estate is distributed the way you intend, not according to default succession rules.
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Trusts
Drafting of Trusts & Trust Deeds for asset protection, succession planning, or holding structures that need to outlast a single generation.
03
Power of Attorney
Preparation of general and specific powers of attorney, so someone you trust can act on your behalf when you are unable to, or simply not present.
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Estate Planning
Coordinated estate planning that brings together the legal, tax and accounting sides of your affairs, rather than one document handled in isolation.
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Domiciled & Non-Domiciled Individuals
Legal services structured around your actual domicile status, relevant for non-dom clients whose estate and tax planning often need to move together.
Domiciled and Non-Domiciled Individuals
Who This Is For
Whether you have lived in Cyprus your whole life or moved here more recently under non-dom status, the legal groundwork is the same in principle: a valid will, clarity on who can act for you, and a structure that reflects how you actually want your estate handled. Where it differs is in the detail, and that detail is exactly where our tax planning and legal coordination earn their keep.
Legal Services, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iacovou & Co. a law firm?
No. Iacovou & Co. is an accountancy firm. Legal services such as wills, trusts and power of attorney are delivered through affiliated, independent legal firms that we coordinate with on your behalf.
What is the difference between a will and a trust in Cyprus?
A will directs how your estate is distributed after death and only takes effect then. A trust can hold and manage assets during your lifetime as well as after, and is often used for asset protection or succession planning.
Do these legal services apply if I am not domiciled in Cyprus?
Yes. Our affiliated legal partners work with both domiciled and non-domiciled individuals, which is particularly relevant for non-dom clients whose estate and tax planning often need to be handled together.
How do you coordinate the legal and tax side of my estate plan?
We hold both conversations directly, working with the affiliated legal partner on the drafting while advising on the tax and accounting implications, so the two stay in sync rather than being handled by two advisers who never speak.
Talk to Us About Your Estate.
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Whether it is a first will or a full trust structure, we will scope the work with our legal partners and stay involved throughout.
