Estate Planning and Wills
Feb 11th 2008, 2:44 am
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Re: Estate Planning and Wills
In that case maybe you can explain in a little more detail why that is the case under the law, and not just make a sweeping statement like that.
Just because you have been involved in this area before does not automatically mean you are right, with respect.
And even if you are right with respect to England and Wales law, does it matter if the property concerned is situated in another jurisdiction with a different viewpoint?
Just because you have been involved in this area before does not automatically mean you are right, with respect.
And even if you are right with respect to England and Wales law, does it matter if the property concerned is situated in another jurisdiction with a different viewpoint?
Many of the laws date back to the Napoleonic wars for instance if a husband and wife die in a car accident and it cannot be established which died first the law decides the eldest died first.
The most prudent way to deal with this in my (unlegal advice) opinion is to have a Will that that includes 'both' Wills stating that you wish your property to be distributed under each countrys laws.
A Will is basically an expression of your wishes it can be changed after your death. If something is vague you may just find some geriatric old fart of a judge making a decision on your behalf. Most problems only start when families fall out and it ends in court then the law is applied and everyone knows what an ass the law is.
Feb 11th 2008, 3:34 am
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Feb 11th 2008, 3:39 am
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Re: Estate Planning and Wills
LOL mate I'll need to find my old books before I can give you those. It's been a while.
Quick google Wills Act 1837
no will or codicil, or any part thereof; shall be revoked otherwise than as aforesaid, or by another will or codicil executed in manner herein
Quick google Wills Act 1837
no will or codicil, or any part thereof; shall be revoked otherwise than as aforesaid, or by another will or codicil executed in manner herein
Last edited by Thydney; Feb 11th 2008 at 3:46 am.
