International Probate

Our international probate solicitors can advise on the concept of domicile, which is complicated and goes beyond where someone lives and works. In some cases, where there is more than one Will, we can advise on which Will covers what assets.

Obtaining and resealing grants of representation: 

Our international probate solicitors can obtain a UK grant of representation where required.

If a grant has been acquired in a commonwealth jurisdiction already, but there are UK assets, then we can reseal an existing foreign grant in the UK.

Assets held abroad: 

Each jurisdiction has its own rules for dealing with assets. Some jurisdictions have different succession laws, which can override what is in a person’s Will. It is, therefore, important to obtain expert advice in that jurisdiction for any foreign assets in an international estate.

Our international probate solicitors often work with experts in different jurisdictions. We have contacts with foreign lawyers worldwide through MSI Global Alliance and STEP (Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners) who can assist.

If you appoint us in your international probate matter, our dedicated team will be your point of contact to coordinate the entire process.

Our international probate lawyers can manage the estate administration, liaising with other professionals where necessary, and we will keep you updated on the progress of your matter.

We can also organise the notarising and translating documents so that matters documents can be used abroad.

Advising on domicile and dealing with estates for non-domiciles: 

Domicile is important when dealing with international estates, and it will change the nature of our advice.

Where the Deceased was domiciled abroad, even if the assets in the UK are modest if a grant is required, the full Inheritance Tax return must be completed, including the supplemental pages relating to foreign domicile.

Our international probate solicitors understand the information that HMRC seeks in these international estate cases, and we can put together the claim for foreign domicile for the family.

The tax position is different depending on the domicile status of the Deceased. We can advise on the inheritance rules that apply to your foreign assets based on the specific circumstances.

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