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Estate Planning
What Is a Discretionary Trust? A Plain English Guide
Discretionary trusts are powerful estate planning tools but often poorly understood. Here is a clear explanation of how they work, who they suit, and what they cost.
Read article →Estate PlanningHow to Transfer Wealth Across International Borders
Transferring wealth across international borders is one of the most common requirements of internationally mobile families, yet one of the least well-understood from a financial and legal perspective. Whether sending money to children studying abroad, making a large gift to family in another country, or using a trust structure to distribute assets across generations and jurisdictions, each approach carries specific legal, tax, and practical requirements.
Read article →Estate PlanningWhat Happens to My UK Assets When I Die Abroad?
Dying abroad with UK assets creates administrative complexity and potential legal conflicts. Here is how cross-border succession works — and how to structure your affairs to make it simpler.
Read article →Estate PlanningWills and Power of Attorney: The Legal Documents Every Expat Needs
A UK will does not cover your assets in other countries. A UK Lasting Power of Attorney may not be recognised abroad. This guide explains exactly which legal documents every internationally mobile person needs — and the practical checklist to confirm they're in place.
Read article →Estate PlanningTrust Structures for International Estate Planning
Trusts are one of the most powerful tools in international estate planning — but they must be set up correctly. A guide to types, uses and the UK tax treatment of offshore trusts.
Read article →Estate PlanningTransferring Wealth to Children Abroad: Strategies for International Families
International families face unique challenges when passing wealth to the next generation. Here are the strategies that work — and the traps to avoid.
Read article →Estate PlanningProbate for Foreign Property: Dealing with Multiple Jurisdictions
How to navigate the probate process when a deceased person owned property or assets in multiple countries — covering ancillary grants, resealing, and practical steps for international estates.
Read article →Estate PlanningInternational Wills: Ensuring Your Estate Plan Is Valid Everywhere
How to ensure your will and estate plan are recognised and effective across multiple jurisdictions — covering Hague Convention wills, multi-country will strategies, and the key pitfalls to avoid.
Read article →Estate PlanningInheritance Planning: What to Tell Your Family Before It's Too Late
Estate planning is not just about having a will. It is about ensuring your family can act efficiently when they need to — without hunting for documents, guessing at wishes, or discovering complexity they were never told about. This guide covers the practical conversations and documentation that make the difference.
Read article →Estate PlanningExpat Guide to Wills and Estate Planning in 2026
Dying without a will when you have assets across multiple countries is expensive and distressing for your family. Here is the practical guide to expat estate planning in 2026.
Read article →Estate PlanningDeed of Variation After Death: Redirecting an Inheritance
How a deed of variation allows beneficiaries to redirect an inheritance for tax efficiency or family planning purposes — and the rules, deadlines, and limitations that apply.
Read article →Estate PlanningCross-Border Succession: EU Succession Regulation Explained
How the EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) affects estate planning for British nationals living in EU countries, and how it interacts with the UK's post-Brexit legal position.
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