Owning property abroad requires careful estate planning to ensure compliance with local laws and simplify the administration of your estate in that country.

A will specific to the foreign jurisdiction ensures that the property is distributed according to your wishes while adhering to the legal requirements of that country.

For many people, writing a will online or using a DIY template seems like a sensible way to save money. With online services advertising free or cheap wills, it is easy to see the appeal.

However, what appears to be a cheap and simple solution can often create significant unintended problems for the people left behind.

If you own a farm, land, or a family business, you will have undoubtedly heard that inheritance tax (IHT) rules are changing. While the headlines have caused concern, the key message is this: don’t panic - but don’t ignore it either.

A Will is a vital legal document that sets out how your property, money, and possessions should be dealt with after your death. More importantly, it ensures that your wishes are followed and helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary stress, expense, and legal complications during an already difficult time.

Planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health and wellbeing, especially as you get older. A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions about your care, treatment and daily life if you lose the ability to decide for yourself. 

The Statutory Legacy is a fixed sum of money that a surviving spouse or civil partner is entitled to receive from the estate of their partner when they die without making a valid Will and where there are surviving children. In England and Wales, the Statutory Legacy increased to £322,000.00 on 26 July 2023. The sum is intended to provide financial protection to the surviving spouse or civil partner.