International Probate
Expert support when probate involves foreign property or accounts
If you own assets in more than one country it can be complex and time-consuming to administer your estate. The help of someone experienced in dealing with probate involving international aspects is essential.
In some cases probate – which is the process of administering the estate – needs to be obtained in all the countries where assets are located, or a UK Grant of Representation needs be resealed in the relevant jurisdiction.
It’s also important to be aware that some countries do not recognise UK processes such as estate administration. Their laws may take other factors into consideration when deciding how the estate should be distributed. This can make the process of dealing with the estate even more complicated.
We have a dedicated members of our Wills, Probate and Trusts team who specialise in dealing with estates with foreign assets. We can manage all aspects of the UK estate, for example:
- getting a Grant of Probate
- organising and collecting property
- paying inheritance tax
- passing on inheritance
- liaising with experts in other relevant jurisdictions regarding international assets and taxes
Why use Rothera Bray for international probate?
Our experienced specialist team will guide you through international probate.
We can:
- deal with a range of cases, from straightforward assets to complex, high-value estates with trusts
- advise on estates where the deceased was a UK national with assets abroad or a foreign national with UK assets.
- communicate internationally: we have team members fluent in different languages, including Afrikaans, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
- work with lawyers based abroad to help them apply for a UK Grant of Probate, or reseal a foreign Grant of Probate in the UK
- advise you on tax and trust services in the UK and refer you to advisors in different jurisdictions, as needed
- advise on heritage properties, international trusts and international wealth management structures
- work with international lawyers, real estate agents, tax planners and courts
- advise on the implications of an including or excluding international assets in a UK Will, and when we’d recommend drafting a Will in a different jurisdiction if you have assets abroad
- engage agents to help with tracing assets and beneficiaries abroad
- advise on tax matters including income tax, inheritance tax and capital gains tax in the UK. We can also guide you on how these are impacted by foreign residence or double taxation.
Get in touch for practical advice from experts.
We can help simplify the complex process of international probate
