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Cyprus
Highworth
As we step into the new year of 2024, it's essential for organizations and individuals alike to proactively plan and set financial goals.
Ireland
RDJ LLP
A recent High Court decision of Ms. Justice Stack in Re Joseph Kelly, Deceased [2024] IEHC 87 has given useful guidance regarding the factors the Court...
Jersey
Walkers
Despite the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 ("Trusts Law") expressly providing against the rule against perpetuities currently applying in Jersey...
Preston Legal
Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Jersey, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Ogier
An executor (or administrator) is key to the probate process. They are responsible for administering the estate of the deceased and distributing to beneficiaries.
Poland
DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak Kancelaria Prawnicza Sp.K.
At the end of 2024, Polish inheritance law changed as amendments to the Civil Code came into force. One controversial change is the expansion of the catalogue of prerequisites for declaring an heir unworthy of inheritance.
Switzerland
Staiger Attorneys at Law
Unser Mitarbeiter, RA Dr. Michael Lüdi, Fachanwalt SAV Erbrecht, setzt sich in der aktuellen Ausgabe der AJP (AJP 6/2023) mit dem Bundesgerichtsentscheid BGer 5A_90/2022, vom 11. November 2022 ...
Staiger Attorneys at Law
In the current issue of AJP (AJP 6/2023), our colleague, attorney Dr. Michael Lüdi, certified specialist SBA inheritance law, deals with the Federal Supreme Court decision BGer 5A_90/2022...
Turkey
Egemenoglu Law Firm
Günümüzde çok yaygın olan bir kanı, eşlerin kanuna uygun bir şekilde akdetmiş oldukları mal rejimi sözleşmesi sonrasında, eşlerden birinin ölümü üzerine, sağ kalan eşin kanuni mirasçılığının da etkileneceğidir.
Sakar Law Office
In the event of the death of a foreign national, a certificate of inheritance must be obtained in Turkey for the transfer of his/her assets in Turkey to his/her heirs.
Sakar Law Office
Yabancı uyruklu bir kişinin ölümü halinde Türkiye'de bulunan malvarlığının mirasçılarına intikali için Türkiye'de bir mirasçılık belgesi alınması gerekmektedir.
UK
Withers LLP
Following Jeremy Hunt's announcement at the Spring Budget on 8 March 2024 that he would reform the taxation of non-UK domiciliaries, current non-doms and those thinking...
Ellisons Legal
Inheritance disputes are on the rise, with just under 400 probate cases reaching the Courts in the first 9 months of 2023, but this does not even scratch the surface.
Ellisons Legal
Recent estimates from within the industry have shown that as many as 10,000 people in England and Wales are challenging Wills every year.
Ellisons Legal
There are a number of misconceptions around what does and doesn't constitute ‘Matrimonial Property', which can make it confusing both for couples intending to marry...
Blaser Mills
If you are considering challenging the validity of a Will, you may wish to consider issuing a caveat.
Ellisons Legal
Sir Michael Gambon, famously known to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, died in September 2023. His death has raised various questions into the administration...
Ellisons Legal
This week is Update Your Will Week (4th–10thMarch), an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
Gorvins Solicitors
As a parent of a child with disabilities or severe learning difficulties, you'll be well aware of the increased care and support your child requires on a day to day basis.
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
You are on the witness stand in the Probate Court in a will or trust contest, your right hand raised as you get sworn in, readying to testify about a will or trust you prepared decades ago.
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