European Union: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

A will is often considered the final word on how someone's estate should be distributed — but that isn't always the case. In reality, many families discover that a will, even one carefully prepared, can create unforeseen consequences after death.

A family heirloom carries both sentimental and monetary value, often reflecting a family's history and heritage.

This article examines a recent District Court decision in which the Court was called upon to determine whether assets transferred via trust declarations during the lifetime of the deceased should be excluded...

This guide provides an overview of these requirements, the definitions of statutory and disposable portions of an estate, what disqualifies someone from inheriting, and the kinship entitlements under Cypriot succession laws.

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...

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.

In Cyprus, the succession of an individual's estate is predominantly governed by the Wills and Succession Law (Cap 195) and the Administration of Estates Law (Cap 189)...

Who hasn't dreamt of enjoying retirement under the warm Spanish sun? Many fulfill this dream by acquiring a second home in Spain.

Discover the essential aspects of Dutch inheritance law, from legal succession to testamentary arrangements.