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A Spanish Will: do I really need one?
Written by Graeme Beattie For freedom of testamentary disposition to apply to their estate on death, an express choice of applicable law is required to be stated in a Spanish resident/ domiciled expatriate's will. In Spain, forced heirship provisions mean that an...
Seeking to claim a domicile of choice in the UAE?
Written by Graeme Beattie Under English Law the concept of domicile involves an intent to reside in a location indefinitely. In other words, it is an individual's permanent home. Under UAE law, if someone is not married to an Emirati, they cannot legally reside in...
Utilising Hong Kong’s ambition to stimulate the UK economy
Written by Graeme Beattie The recent decision to permit up to 3million Hong Kong citizens to migrate to the UK and obtain British citizenship in light of legislative change enforced by mainland China may give the UK property market an uplift, having been deflated due...
Video witnessing Wills
Written by Graeme Beattie Socially distanced witnesses can help to ensure the validity of vulnerable clients' wills. They also provide greater peace of mind to individuals who are making their final wishes than the introduction of potentially disconcerting video...
Five key principles to consider when dealing with cross-border estates
In response to a recent case, SFE have put together a handy reference for dealing with a cross- border estate, including where the probate proceedings should take place. We've collated the five basic principles that SFE suggest: 1. The basic principle is that a stay...
Notarised travel consents for minor children
Written by Natalia Ciobanu We are a Bristol based law firm dedicated to assisting people and businesses with the interaction between English law and foreign laws. Travel Consents are very often overlooked by parents travelling abroad with their minor children. The...
Insuring a vacant property in France
Written by Anne-Katell In France, it is possible to insure a vacant property and it is advisable even if it is not legally required. It is usually cheaper to insure your French property directly with a French insurer rather than with your normal UK insurer. As in...
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) urges Bristol residents to check eligibility for LPA refund
Kay Winston of Marc White & Co in Bristol is urging people to check their eligibility for a lasting power of attorney (LPA) fee refund, after almost two million people were overcharged by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) between 2013 and 2017. Claimants can...
Probate fees update
Since 2017, the Government has been looking to introduce a banded fee structure for probate. This has recently come into effect, with the main change being an increase in the estate value threshold from £5,000 to £50,000. How much do I now have to pay? The main update...