In some countries, it is not possible to disinherit a family member in your will because forced heirship removes the freedom to do so. It determines which heirs are entitled to receive the assets of a deceased person. The rules vary from country to country, but in...

When someone dies and has not made a Will, they are deemed to have died ‘Intestate’. If there is no Will, any beneficiaries will inherit according to the Intestacy Rules of the country where the assets are situated. Intestacy laws across the world will vary by...

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...