Personal Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, probate, and succession planning.
Explore This PracticeProtecting Families & Shaping Futures
The Law Office of Susan E. Henshaw is a boutique Abuja practice offering personal, partner-led counsel in estate planning, family law and public policy — delivered with compassion, clarity and unyielding advocacy.
About The Firm
At the Law Office of Susan E. Henshaw (Henshaw Law), we help individuals and families plan for the future and navigate life's legal challenges with confidence — whether you are creating an estate plan or facing a family law matter.
You work directly with our founder and sole attorney from your first consultation through the resolution of your matter. Personal attention, responsive communication and trusted guidance make all the difference in protecting what matters most.

Practice Areas
Each practice is shaped around your circumstances, the legal risk involved and the practical next step.
Wills, trusts, probate, and succession planning.
Explore This PracticeCompassionate counsel for family matters.
Explore This PracticePolicy, advocacy, and public-interest representation.
Explore This PracticeKnowledgeable, compassionate, and culturally responsive representation.
Explore This PracticeHow We Work
Tell us what needs attention, the outcome you are seeking and any deadline or immediate concern.
We review your circumstances and documents, identify the legal issues and explain your options plainly.
You receive a defined scope, a clear fee basis and the information we will need from you.
We carry out the agreed work and keep you informed whenever a decision or instruction is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
General answers about the practice, the consultation process and how we work with clients.
Use the Book a Consultation button or the contact form, and we will reach out to arrange a confidential meeting at your convenience.
Susan focuses on personal estate planning (wills, trusts, and probate), family law, and public policy & advocacy law. See the Practice Areas page for details.
Fees depend on the nature and complexity of your matter. Susan discusses costs transparently during your initial consultation so there are no surprises.
Yes. Every enquiry and consultation is treated with strict confidentiality, in line with professional and ethical obligations.
The office is at Plateau House, Suite 1A, 79 Ralph Shodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja. Remote consultations are also available where convenient.
Henshaw Law
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Legal Insights
Practical commentary on estate planning, family law and public policy matters in Nigeria and the diaspora.

12 May 2026
A clear, practical look at how planning ahead protects the people and assets you care about.
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28 April 2026
What courts consider, and how thoughtful planning can ease a difficult transition.
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9 April 2026
Beyond the will — trusts, powers of attorney, and the documents every family should have.
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