Bahamas: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

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McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes

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Why A Will Matters: Bahamian Estate Administration Basics

When someone with property in the Bahamas passes away the estate's assets must be distributed.  The process of Bahamian estate administration depends on the existence of a Bahamian will.

Bahamas Family

Intertrust

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5 Things You Should Know About Forced Heirship, And How To Avoid It

Our clients ask about it all the time: forced heirship. Understanding what it is and how to plan accordingly is a critical part of succession planning.

Bahamas Family

Intertrust

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Bahamas Financial Services Board Attends Trust Conference In Barbados

The Bahamas Financial Services Board attended the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Caribbean Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados May 7th -9th under the theme "Fast Forward ...

Bahamas Family

Bahamas Financial Services Board

Article

The Protection Of Pre-Marital Assets - Pre-Nuptial Agreements In The Bahamas

Bahamas Family

Halsbury Chambers

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Protection Of The Child Part 1

Bahamas Family

Halsbury Chambers

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The Protection Of The Child—Part 2

Bahamas Family

Halsbury Chambers

Article

Adoption In The Bahamas - Part 2

Bahamas Family

Halsbury Chambers

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Adoption In The Bahamas - Part 1

Bahamas Family

Halsbury Chambers

Article

Same Sex Unions And The Bahamas

Bahamas Family

Halsbury Chambers

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PLANNING IN THE NEW WORLD - Having Regard To: Tax Efficiency, International Structuring For Cross Border Transactions And Financial Privacy

Bahamas Family

Higgs & Johnson

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Addressing Mental Capacity: Law, Pitfalls & Best Practices

Bahamas Family

Higgs & Johnson

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Class Actions Comparative Guide

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Higgs & Johnson

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