Consequences of a missing, lost or destroyed Will

Where should you look if a Will is missing?      When a person dies, their Will, is key in determining the distribution and administration of their estate (money, property and possessions). The person making the Will usually names an executor (or executors), who is...

Dying Intestate Abroad

If you die abroad having left a legal and valid Will, it makes sense that your estate will be distributed according to your Will. However, if that Will was made in a different country, then the rules of that country can apply to the distribution of the estate....

International Wills – the facts

It is important to understand that there is no such thing as one truly international Will that would cover every asset in every country. Each country has their own succession laws and it may be advisable to make a separate Will in some of them. However, most countries...

International Wills – the facts

It is important to understand that there is no such thing as one truly international Will that would cover every asset in every country. Each country has their own succession laws and it may be advisable to make a separate Will in some of them. However, most countries...

Writing your own Will – How hard can it be?

It couldn’t be simpler – but it may not be legal! All over the world, many people believe that jotting down a few notes on a piece of paper and signing it is enough but certain criteria have to be met to make a Will legally valid. Otherwise it could fall under...