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A prenuptial agreement is a comprehensive document that allows you to put in place certain arrangements to deal with your inheritance, as well as any other assets or debts that [...]

Learnings from Kemp v Findlay [2024] NSWSC 902 Will formalities Section 6 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (the Act) shows us how a will should be executed. A valid [...]

The role of an executor or trustee in estate cases is one of significant responsibility and trust. Executors and trustees are tasked with managing and distributing the assets of an [...]

Drafting a will is important for several reasons, regardless of where you live or your cultural background. A will is a legally recognized document that a person (the testator) uses [...]

Ensuring Fairness: Navigating Family Provision Claims The principle of testamentary freedom suggests that a will maker is not constrained with regards to testamentary wishes and choices. However, chapter 3 of [...]

HHG Legal Group Managing Director Murray Thornhill talks to The West Australian's Hana Humbolt about the process of inheriting property and what you need to know. While bereavement is not [...]

When a family member dies, it is a difficult time that can put a strain on our family relationships or deepen existing family tensions. If the deceased persons will does [...]

Following the recent election results, it is expected there will be significant change to Private Wealth and Inheritance, to reflect the priorities of the newly elected government. The Labour party [...]

In a recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in Curtis v Curtis 1 the court (Leeming JA, Mitchelmore JA and Basten AJA agreeing) overturned a previous judgment that granted family [...]

Given the continual increase in cohabiting couples within society, it's important that those in such relationships are aware of their rights on the death of their partner and any pre-emptive [...]

When a person dies without leaving a valid will, they have died 'intestate'. A valid will can provide for who should administer the estate, who should benefit from the estate, [...]

Cross-Border Inheritance Law (NL-GER) Discover the essential aspects of Dutch inheritance law, from legal succession to testamentary arrangements. Learn how European regulations influence the process and gain insight into the [...]

In the current financial climate, it is harder than ever for young people to purchase their first home. It is increasingly the case that funds are advanced by a parent [...]

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently released its decision in Bradshaw v Hougassian, 2024 ONCA 425, a matter involving the doctrine of purchase money resulting trust, centered around whether [...]

If you own a cottage or vacation home, your personal, emotional and financial commitment to it is often very significant. Who will inherit the property and how and when it [...]

The question of forced heirship is the subject of debate in many European countries, where opinions differ on how to reconcile the freedom to dispose of one's property with the [...]

1. Introduction Ancestral property has deep social, cultural and legal significance in India. It is intertwined with family inheritance traditions and rights. However, there are many nuances around the legal [...]

Earlier this year, Indiana instituted new successor liability notice requirements for sellers and buyers involved in bulk transactions of businesses and business assets in Indiana. For deals closing on or [...]

self Today on 'Splitting Heirs,' host Warren Racusin speaks with Molefi McIntosh and Mavis Gragg about the 'heirs' property problem--' or what happens to real estate when it is passed [...]

In India, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are subject to the country's succession laws concerning the inheritance of property situated within Indian territory. It is imperative to distinguish between movable and immovable [...]

Dealing with the succession of digital assets has become increasingly important with an estimated 5 million UK adults holding crypto assets in 2022, and can be complex and time-consuming. It [...]

In an effort to modernize estate law practice, several amendments to Ontario's inheritance laws have recently been implemented. These changes were largely prompted by the enactment of the Accelerating Access [...]

Transferring tenanted crofts can be a complicated matter. This article explores the process of transferring a croft and the legal steps that must be taken, to provide clarity for those [...]

Jersey's rules on the collateral succession of Jersey immovable property are about to undergo a major change as a result of the decision of the States of Jersey on 7 [...]

In 2020 Swiss parliament passed the revision of the inheritance law, which is more than 100 years old. On January 1 of 2023, the new inheritance law has come into [...]

A caveat is a notice issued by the Principal Registry or a District Registry which prevents a grant of probate from being issued. How long is a caveat in place? [...]

Byline: TIM CESTNICK FCPA, FCA, CPA(IL), CFP, TEP, an author, and co-founder and CEO of Our Family Office Inc. Maybe you've heard about the wealthy man who was explaining how [...]

For many people who feel closer to friends than family, estate planning can require special considerations. I turn 43 in May. In recent years, I've taken over managing my mother's [...]

Countless British nationals plan to retire to a European country. The temperate climates, affordable cost of living and friendly culture in countries such as country such as Spain, Italy, Portugal [...]

CULTURAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN FAMILY LAND AND PROPERTY INHERITANCE IN NIGERIA1 1. Introduction In pre-colonial times, customary law was the prevalent system of land tenure in the Southern part [...]

Every September, National Wills Week rolls around - where participating law firms offer basic Will drafting for free. The crucial role of a Will should never be underestimated, and even [...]

The results of the 2011 census revealed more blended and reconstituted families in Scotland than ever before, including over 70,000 stepfamilies with dependent children (a figure which we might reasonably [...]

'Crypto' or crypto assets most certainly can be inherited upon death. If you have invested in cryptocurrency, then you can legally bequeath it to beneficiaries named in your will, unless [...]

HOW DO HOMES PASS AFTER DEATH? TAMARA PARTRIDGE, CPA MST One of the many questions that can arise after the death of a loved one regards the future ownership of [...]

'Ownership, management, and use of the holiday home: That's the trifecta estate planners and financial advisors need to reckon with if they want to keep the peace.' Forget location, location, [...]

When an individual dies without holding a valid Will or without disposing of the entirety of their residuary estate in their Will, the intestacy rules determine the distribution of the [...]

Introduction A Will is a legal document drafted for a person who owns any wealth and desires to dispose of his or her wealth in a particular manner. Will is [...]

The European Succession Certificate, better known as the European Succession Certificate (ESC) or CSE, was established with EU Regulation No. 650 of 2012 and was implemented in Italy with Law [...]

Losing a loved one is always a very difficult time. Unfortunately, it can be made even more challenging if the friends and family of the deceased subsequently discover that their [...]

European succession refers to the management and transfer of a deceased person's assets to their heirs when they owned assets in European countries other than their own. The issue of [...]