Estate Planning & Administration
We help clients protect their assets and provide for their loved ones through comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, Islamic estate planning, and probate administration.
Protecting Your Legacy
Estate planning is about more than just distributing assets — it is about protecting your family, honoring your values, and ensuring that your wishes are carried out. At Awad & Khoury, LLP, we take a comprehensive approach to estate planning, considering both the legal and personal dimensions of each client's situation.
Led by Abed Awad — who is also the CEO and Founder of Shariawiz, an Islamic estate planning platform — our estate planning practice offers a unique depth of knowledge in both conventional and Islamic estate planning. We help clients of all backgrounds create plans that provide clarity, security, and peace of mind.
Without a valid will or trust, New Jersey law determines how your assets are distributed — and the results may not align with your wishes. A proper estate plan ensures your assets go to the people and causes you care about.
Our Estate Planning Services
Wills & Trusts
We draft wills and trusts tailored to each client's family situation, asset profile, and goals. A well-drafted will provides clear instructions for the distribution of your assets and the care of minor children. Trusts can offer additional benefits, including probate avoidance, tax planning, and control over how and when assets are distributed.
Islamic Wills & Islamic Trusts
For Muslim clients, estate planning involves an additional layer of consideration: compliance with Islamic inheritance rules (Shari'a). Abed Awad has deep expertise in drafting Islamic wills and Islamic trusts that satisfy both New Jersey law and Islamic principles. These instruments address the fixed shares (fara'id) prescribed for heirs under Shari'a while remaining fully enforceable under U.S. law.
Abed Awad is the CEO and Founder of Shariawiz, an online Islamic estate planning platform that makes Shari'a-compliant estate planning accessible to Muslim families across the United States.
Powers of Attorney
A durable power of attorney allows you to designate someone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated. This document is a critical component of any comprehensive estate plan.
Healthcare Directives (Living Wills)
A healthcare directive, or living will, expresses your wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care. It ensures that your healthcare decisions are respected even if you are unable to communicate them yourself.
Estate Administration & Probate
When a loved one passes away, the process of administering their estate can be overwhelming. We guide executors and administrators through the probate process, helping them fulfill their legal obligations efficiently and correctly. We handle the preparation of all required court filings, asset inventories, accountings, and distributions.
Contact Our Estate Planning Attorneys
Whether you need a simple will, a complex trust, or an Islamic estate plan, Awad & Khoury, LLP can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward protecting your legacy.
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