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Cyprus
A.G. Erotocritou LLC
Cyprus stands out as a prime destination for establishing trusts, offering a robust legal framework with significant tax incentives. The trust is arguably the most important...
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.
Jersey
Appleby
Significantly for Jersey law trusts established prior to the introduction of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, the Court held that the English law rules on perpetuities...
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
WILL UNWORTHINESS OF INHERITANCE SLOW DOWN COURTS? Deeper Insight Into Amendments To The Civil Code.
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...
UK
Price Bailey
There are said to be two certainties in life – death and taxes. Whilst we will readily discuss our tax affairs, death is an uncomfortable conversation for many to have and is too often...
Withers LLP
Receiving an inheritance can be a bittersweet experience for someone in the midst of grieving the loss of a parent or other loved one. While most beneficiaries may not be surprised to learn...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
As the seasons begin to change and thoughts of chasing our recycling bins around the garden in stormy weather start to fade, many of us will turn our thoughts to planning for the rest of 2024.
Ellisons Legal
Lasting powers of attorney ("LPAs") came into force on 1 October 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There are two types of LPA: property & financial affairs and health & welfare.
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.
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