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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...

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....

In many ways, 2020 is proving to be a challenging year for all of us and taking care of your family, now and for the future, is more important than ever.  Making your Will is essential, not only to plan what happens to your assets, but also to make sure your children,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...