About Us

Akello Legal is a dedicated wills & estates law practice offering comprehensive services in estate planning, probate and estate administration and estate litigation. 

Our focused practice allows us to support clients not only in preparing for the future, but also in managing estates and resolving disputes when challenges arise. 

We aim to make complex matters more manageable, provide clear guidance, and deliver outcomes that support our clients’ long-term goals. We are committed to providing legal services that are trusted, thoughtful and grounded in experience.

Clear guidance for every stage

We understand that estate matters often come with emotional, financial and family complexities. Our role is to guide you through them. We take the time to understand your personal and family circumstances, your legal obligations and risks and your long-term goals and concerns.

We support clients through all stages of estate related matters including planning for the future, managing responsibilities after a death and resolving conflicts when disputes arise. 

Our approach is practical, compassionate and focused on protecting your interests and your peace of mind.

Planning, Administration and Dispute Resolution

Because we work across all areas of estate law, we bring a well-rounded perspective to every matter. Our experience in estate litigation informs how we draft estate plans and our understanding of administration helps prevent future disputes wherever possible. 

When conflicts cannot be avoided, we provide strong representation with a focus on a fair resolution.

Why clients choose us 

Our goal is to protect your interests while making a difficult process easier to navigate. We provide clear straight forward legal advice, experience across planning, administration and litigation, compassionate support during emotional and complex situations with a focus on practical solutions and long-term outcomes. 

Estate matters are personal. We treat them that way.

Our Services 

Wills & Estate Planning 

From drafting a simple will to structuring more complex trusts, we make sure your intentions are clearly documented. We also advise on testamentary trusts, charitable trusts, and special disability trusts.  A thoughtful estate plan is one of the best ways to protect your assets and support your loved ones. We work with individuals, families, and business owners to design tailored strategies that reflect your wishes.

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Probate & Estate Administration

If you are the next of kin and applying for probate or letters of administration for an estate, or have been appointed executor or administrator, we can guide you through every step — from applying for Probate or Letters of Administration to managing assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritances.

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Estate Litigation

Disputes over wills & estates can be stressful and emotionally draining. We represent clients in contested probate, family provision claims, and other estate-related disputes.

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