US Will ...
 

Is it valid in UK anyone please?

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I googled and everything I saw said yes.

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Agree ....

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Good to hear because I have the same question.

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Good news indeed ... Thanks!

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I think it is a vexed question. As a general principle, of course a validly executed and intelligibly written will should be valid in most jurisdictions. However, in certain jurisdictions there could be conflicts and unexpected consequences.

For instance, aren't there some jurisdictions where you MUST make provision for close family members? That might conflict with your wishes expressed in a will that is OK in a different jurisdiction.

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It will remain operative, subject to local legislation wherever you are living when you die, until you make another will. It would make sense to update your will as soon as reasonably possible after you move to another country.

I have heard of people having two wills, one for each country in which they have assets, but I believe that this is a recipe for confusion, argument, and litigation because there can only be one "last will and testament".

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Here in the Philippines, foreign wills are valid so long as they are legal in the country in which they were drawn up. This means our UK made wills are valid here and our dependants will not have to abide by local inheritance rules. I believe it depends on which country you die in! You may have to get your US will certified but any good UK solicitor can advise you. worth the £30 or so fee just for peace of mind!