Dealing with an international estate

International travel has become a little easier recently following the pandemic, however, there remains complications with airlines and airports in some countries. People continue to work overseas and set up homes worldwide, marrying or entering civil partnership...

Single Will v Multiple Wills

Making a Will when assets in more than one country are involved can be a daunting task Generally, it is much more cost effective, time saving and practical to have a single Will for all international assets. Here are some of the benefits of making one Will. Some...

What are bequests, devises and legacies?

For beneficiaries of an estate the terms “bequest”, “devise” and “legacy” used in a Will can be confusing. Here are some of the issues that can arise in relation to administration of estates in relation to the various different types of gift. What is a bequest, devise...

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,...