International Estate Planning

Understanding Your Domicile Status. Protecting Your Global Assets.

In today’s interconnected world, managing estates across borders requires careful planning and expert guidance. Whether you’re living abroad, own international assets, or have family in multiple countries, understanding your domicile status is crucial for effective estate planning.

How We Help with Domicile Matters

Our experienced private client team guides you through the complexities of international estate planning. We help you:

  • Navigate the distinction between domicile and tax residence
  • Plan effectively for assets in multiple countries
  • Understand how different legal systems affect your estate
  • Create Wills that work across borders
  • Protect your beneficiaries’ interests internationally

Expert understanding of international estate planning

The concept of domicile in England and Wales carries unique complexities, particularly when it comes to inheritance tax and international asset transfers. Our STEP-qualified solicitors bring deep expertise to these challenges, helping you navigate the intricate relationship between different legal systems and your estate planning goals.

Understanding forced heirship is particularly crucial when dealing with international assets, as some countries’ laws may automatically entitle certain individuals to portions of your estate, regardless of your wishes. We’ll help you understand these implications and work with legal advisers across relevant jurisdictions to ensure your estate planning is both effective and compliant.

Our expertise extends to advising whether separate Wills are needed for different jurisdictions and how to structure them to work in harmony rather than conflict. We’ll guide you through the tax implications of your domicile status, ensuring your estate planning is both tax-efficient and aligned with your wishes.

Practical Solutions for Complex Situations

Every international estate is unique. We take time to understand your specific circumstances and provide clear, practical guidance. Our approach combines technical expertise with straightforward advice, ensuring your estate planning achieves your goals while navigating international complexities.

How Morr & Co help

Contact our specialist team to discuss your international estate planning needs. We’ll help you understand how domicile affects your situation and guide you towards practical solutions.

With nearly 300 years of history supporting clients across Surrey, Hampshire and London, our experienced team provides both local presence and international reach.

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“Very professional and knowledgeable staff. I will always be extremely grateful for the support and help that Jonathan has given me through a very stressful and traumatic time in my life.”

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“Natalie at Morr & Co was very professional and personable. Very thorough and quick to respond. A pleasure to deal with. ”

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“I have found Sarah Sarwar extremely professional and helpful in her dealing with my brothers estate, in spite of difficult times with the beneficiaries. I would like to thank her and Grace Salmon for all the help and support they have given me.”

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