Requirements of a legally binding will

The requirements of a valid will are generally the same throughout the world with only a few exceptions. For a will to be legally binding a number of requirements must be met. They are complex, and professional advice should always be sought before making a will. If...

International Wills

Making your Will can be a complicated and thought-provoking process at the best of times and many of us do not regard it as a priority. When you have assets overseas, including offshore, making a Will is vital because countries have differing laws on how your assets...

Choosing the right executors in your Will

Being an executor of someone’s Will is a legal and potentially internationally complicated role. Many of us think we know the right people and name them in our Will, sometimes without consulting them or realising what’s involved. We usually choose our spouses,...

Life after death

When you die, life goes on for those you leave behind. When you are making your Will, you should consider what you can do to minimise their stress, at a time when grief can affect their mental ability to cope. Your executor is responsible for handling your estate but...

New Year Resolution? Let’s get straight to the point

Anyone can write their own Will – and anyone could get it wrong! Make 2022 the year you get it right Why use a professional? You have international assets You live or work overseas You have former relationships and, perhaps, children You have step-children Your...