Generally, if you own land, property or any other asset in a foreign country, you should have a Will prepared under the local law of that country. This is because of the complexities of foreign probate law: if you do not have a Will in that country, it may take a lot of time and money to sort out. This is why we do not include foreign assets in the Wills we write, unless we are absolutely certain that the legality and authority of the Will is going to be recognised.
No. A Will should reflect your circumstances as they are now, not what they might be in the future. You …
Read more Wills & ProbateTo make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”. This means you must …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbatePartners will usually hold their property jointly, this is known as ‘Joint Tenants’. If you hold your property as Joint …
Read more Wills & ProbateMarriage will cancel your Will unless it was prepared in expectation of the event. Getting divorced will not cancel your …
Read more Wills & ProbateA member of your family, your partner, a friend or solicitor may act as your executor. The executor must be …
Read more Wills & ProbateThis is the term used to cover everything that needs to be done to deal with an estate. It involves …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ …
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