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Private Wealth 2025

In Luxembourg's private wealth arena, the drive toward simplification and clarity in legal services increasingly coexists with the need for tailored, sophisticated advice.

Luxembourg Wealth Mgt

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CMS Luxembourg

Family Foundation In Poland: A Revolutionary Solution For Asset Protection And Succession

Imagine a legal structure that protects your assets from unexpected life challenges – from family disputes to economic crises – while ensuring smooth succession across generations.

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Private Client Comparative Guide

Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Malta, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Papilio Services Limited

Cyprus Succession Law (Chapter 195) – Repeal Of Section 42

In Cyprus, the distribution of a deceased person's estate is primarily governed by the Wills and Succession Law (Cap. 195) and the Administration of Estates Law (Cap. 189). Cap. 195 applies to individuals...

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

European And International Succession: New Rules And Guidelines (2025)

European Union Family

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Cross-Option Agreements – Safeguarding The Future Of The Family Business

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Arthur Cox

Family Office Comparative Guide

Cyprus Wealth Mgt

E&G Economides LLC

Family Office Comparative Guide

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Co-Ownership Of Property In Cyprus: Legal Issues And Practical Solutions

Cyprus Real Estate

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Deeds Of Variation: A Powerful Tool For Post-Death Planning

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Arthur Cox

Protecting Family Heirlooms

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

The Effect Of Inter Vivos Trusts On The Composition Of The Estate Under Cypriot Succession Law

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Wealth & Relocation | Comparing Cyprus Vs. Dubai, UK, Malta & Greece

Worldwide Family

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Amendments To The Administration Of Estates Of Deceased Persons Law (Cap. 189)

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

Netherlands Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Generative AI & Employee IP: Who Owns Work Created By Employees Using AI Tools?

Worldwide Technology

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Eurofast

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

Germany Environment

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Ocean Vision Legal

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

L'IA face à notre libre arbitre (Video)

France Technology

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Haas Avocats

Estate Planning: Let's Discuss Digital Assets

Imagine a situation where someone owns cryptocurrency in a self-custodial wallet (where no third-party provider is involved). The value of their crypto assets may be quite substantial.

Cyprus Technology

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Patrikios Legal

Limited Grants Of Administration: A Practical Overview

Section 19 of the Administration of Estates Law, Cap. 189 empowers the Court to issue limited grants of representation that are...

Cyprus Litigation

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Family Foundation – Poland's Succession Planning Scheme

In 2023, via the Family Foundations Act (FFA), Poland introduced the new legal concept of the "family foundation" as a legal entity designed to manage and protect family assets...

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Penteris

L'annulation du testament par le juge

De plus en plus souvent, les juges sont amenés à se prononcer sur la validité d'un testament. C'est à celui qui le conteste d'apporter les éléments probatoires permettant de prononcer cette annulation, l'action devant être engagée dans les 5 ans du décès ou de la découverte du vice.

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Herald

Roszczenie o zachowek w polskim prawie spadkowym

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Wozniak Legal

Γάμος, Περιουσία και Κληρονομιά σύμφωνα με το Κυπριακό Δίκαιο

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Marriage, Property & Inheritance Under Cyprus Law

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Acceptance Of Inheritance With The Benefit Of Inventory

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Wills vs. Trusts In Cyprus: A Brief Analysis

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Quick Guide To Wills & Inheritance Law In Cyprus

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Estatuto Da Pessoa Idosa: Em Que Consiste?

Portugal Family

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NFS Advogados

Declaração Obrigatória Dos Herdeiros Na Venda De Imóveis Em Herança Indivisa

Portugal Real Estate

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NFS Advogados

Private Client Comparative Guide

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Tirard Naudin

Private Client Comparative Guide

Portugal Family

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TELLES

Estatuto Da Pessoa Idosa: Em Que Consiste?

O Governo aprovou, no passado dia 2 de outubro de 2024, o Estatuto da Pessoa Idosa, face à necessidade existente de oferecer dignidade à população idosa, em várias áreas, em especial, aos direitos...

Portugal Family

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NFS Advogados

Declaração Obrigatória Dos Herdeiros Na Venda De Imóveis Em Herança Indivisa

De acordo com as recentes alterações introduzidas pela Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT), todos os herdeiros de bens imóveis integrados numa herança indivisa passam a estar obrigados a declarar, para efeitos fiscais, a respetiva quota-parte na alienação do imóvel, independentemente de a totalidade do montante auferido ser direcionada para um único herdeiro.

Portugal Real Estate

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NFS Advogados

Private Client Comparative Guide

Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of France, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Tirard Naudin

Private Client Comparative Guide

Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Portugal, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Portugal Family

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TELLES

Family Offices Comparative Guide

Portugal Wealth Mgt

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Leal Figueiredo & Associados

Polish Certificate Of Inheritance – What Is It And How It Can Be Obtained?

Polish banks, land registries, commercial registers and other institutions generally do not recognize a foreign grant of probate or foreign letters of administration.

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Wozniak Legal

Probate & Administration Of Estates In Cyprus: The Process

Following the passing away of a close family member or a relative, there is a difficult but necessary legal process to be followed so that any liabilities/responsibilities of the deceased person...

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Estate Planning For Business Owners With Cross Border Assets

Estate planning is an essential process for business owners, particularly those with complex financial structures involving assets in multiple jurisdictions.

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Arthur Cox

Affidavit: How To Write It And When It Is Needed

An affidavit is a legal document written and signed by a person who solemnly declares the truthfulness of its content.

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Arnone & Sicomo

Ensuring Trust Integrity

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Navigating French Inheritance Law After The Death Of A Spouse

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Ashtons Legal

Revocation Of French Wills

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Ashtons Legal

Malta As A Primary Family Office Jurisdiction

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Papilio Services Limited

Wills – When Should They Be Drawn Up And What Are Some Potential Complications?

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The Spanish Dream: Essential Guide To Inheritance Law And Taxes For Dutch Property Buyers

LexQuire Tax & Law

Explore Inheritance Law: NL-GER Border With Family Ties – Part 1

Netherlands Family

LexQuire Tax & Law

A Guide To The Administration Of An Estate

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

En Eventuel Ændring I Boafgiftsloven Vil Gøre Det Billigere For Søskende At Arve Hinanden

ØENS Rådgivningshus

Ændring i boafgiftsloven vedtaget: Fra 2027 bliver det billigere for søskende at arve hinanden

ØENS Rådgivningshus

Legal Update For Children In Conflict With The Law

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Erkenning Van Ouderschap Binnen De EU

European Union Family

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Everaert Advocaten

Cyprus International Trusts

Cyprus Commercial

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A.G. Erotocritou LLC

Navigating Financial Success In 2024: A Comprehensive Guide To Setting Goals And Planning

Cyprus Strategy

Highworth

WILL UNWORTHINESS OF INHERITANCE SLOW DOWN COURTS? Deeper Insight Into Amendments To The Civil Code.

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DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak Kancelaria Prawnicza Sp.K.

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