Beijing Family & Inheritance Lawyer

Do you have inheritance, property or family matters in Beijing?

Andrea Liang guides expatriates and overseas Chinese families through Chinese inheritance and family law — without requiring you to fly to China.

Cross-border inheritance and estate administration

Beijing property transfer and sale

Will drafting and estate planning

International divorce and asset division

16+ years · Fluent English · Remote-friendly · Family-focused

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Family and inheritance matters we help with

Inherited Beijing property

You live overseas and have inherited an apartment, house or land in Beijing. You need to complete notarization, transfer or sale.

Overseas Chinese estate

A family member passed away leaving assets in China. Heirs are abroad and unsure how to start the legal process.

Cross-border divorce

You or your spouse has ties to Beijing and you need to divide property or handle custody and support matters.

Chinese will and estate plan

You want a will or power of attorney that works across China and your home country for smooth succession.

Family wealth protection

You want to structure assets and documents to protect the next generation and avoid future disputes.

Disputes among heirs

Family members disagree over inheritance shares, property sale or interpretation of a will.

Services

How we handle Beijing family and inheritance matters

We guide families through Chinese legal procedures with clarity, patience and practical coordination.

Inheritance administration: Notarization, court procedures, heir identification and asset distribution.
Property transfer and sale: Coordination with notaries, real estate agents and registration offices in Beijing.
Will drafting: China-facing wills, powers of attorney and estate planning for international families.
Cross-border divorce: Asset division, property matters and representation where Beijing jurisdiction applies.
Family wealth protection: Structuring documents and ownership to reduce future conflict.
Inheritance disputes: Representation in litigation or mediation among heirs.

Discuss your family matter

From enquiry to resolution

Free review

Share documents and family details. We explain the Chinese legal steps.

Plan

We map the notarization, court or registration process and timeline.

Representation

We act on your behalf in Beijing and coordinate with local partners.

Completion

Assets are transferred, sold or distributed according to your instructions.

What family clients say

"I live in Canada and inherited a property in Beijing that I needed to sell. The process seemed impossible from abroad—documents, approvals, coordination with local agencies. Andrea managed everything on my behalf. She guided me through the legal requirements, connected me with reliable local partners, and ensured the transaction was completed smoothly. I never had to fly back to China."

— Jennifer W., Overseas Chinese Citizen, Canada

Common family and inheritance questions

Can foreigners inherit property in China?

Yes. Foreign heirs can inherit Chinese property, but the process requires notarization or court procedures under Chinese inheritance law.

Do I have to travel to Beijing to handle inheritance?

Often no. Many steps can be handled through a power of attorney, notarized abroad and used by your Beijing lawyer.

Is a foreign will valid for Chinese assets?

A foreign will may be recognized, but a China-facing will or supporting documents can significantly speed up notarization and reduce disputes.