INTERNATIONAL PROBATE & ESTATES
As our world evolves, the ability of an individual to live, work or invest abroad becomes easier. With families becoming more internationally diverse, the result is that an increasing amount of individuals own assets in more than one jurisdiction.
Our firm is has international probate attorneys that with experience in international estate cases. If you are an executor, administrator or beneficiary responsible for dealing with foreign assets, our international estate lawyers are here to help you to navigate the foreign legal requirements.
Why Would An Estate Require A Probate Proceeding in Another Country?
The authority granted to an executor, administrator or beneficiary in one country may not automatically be recognized in another country. For example, if a grant of probate (or the equivalent) has been issued outside of the UK, say in the US, this authority may not be enough on its own to deal with bank accounts, investments or land situated in the UK. Before the UK assets can be administered, the foreign grant may need to be “resealed” or formally recognised by a probate registry in the UK.
Where an estate has assets in multiple jurisdictions, a number of different court authorities or notarial declarations may be required to address the administration of those assets.
How Can Our International Estate Attorneys Assist With This?
Our international estate lawyers have experience in this area for decades and we are proud to offer a wealth of expertise and contacts.
When attending to foreign assets, you may find that you have to comply with complicated foreign laws and taxes, and there may also be a language barrier. We are familiar with the requirements of foreign courts and asset companies throughout many of the countries throughout the world. We are often able to attend to the administration of a foreign asset directly from our office.
For foreign domiciled estates, we regularly assist with probate proceedings in the US. Through our many years of attending to such proceedings, we have great relationships with our local probate courts in the US. We also regularly assist with administering shares, bank accounts and investment funds located in the Mexico and Canada.
Through our membership with the Association of International Tax Consultants (AITC) , our international attorneys have access to a global network of lawyers and accountants, which help us to provide fast and dependable advice.
Representing Florida Residents and International Clients
If you are inheriting property in Florida that was owned by an individual who lived in another country, it must go through Florida probate. We can represent you in the ancillary administration of that asset. We also represent foreign individuals who are inheriting property in Florida.
We can probate Florida and foreign assets such as:
- Real property
- Personal property
- Financial accounts
- Businesses
If you own real property or another asset in a foreign country, we can help you determine how to pass that asset to beneficiaries with the fewest complications. Planning ahead for this transfer of property can eliminate lengthy procedures and ensure that your assets are protected from domestic and foreign estate taxes. We are also experienced in estate planning for high net worth and complex estates.
We Can Help!
Marini & Associates, PA’s, lawyers (TaxAid.com) can help you with attending to foreign assets, you may find that you have to comply with complicated foreign laws and taxes, and there may also be a language barrier. We are familiar with the requirements of foreign courts and asset companies throughout many of the countries throughout the world. We are often able to attend to the administration of a foreign asset directly from our office.
For foreign domiciled estates, we regularly assist with probate proceedings in the US. Through our many years of attending to such proceedings, we have great relationships with our local probate courts in the US. We also regularly assist with administering shares, bank accounts and investment funds located in the Mexico and Canada
Our firm is has international probate attorneys that with experience in international estate cases. If you are an executor, administrator or beneficiary responsible for dealing with foreign assets, our international estate lawyers are here to help you to navigate the foreign legal requirements.
If you are a Personal Representative or Trustee, responsible for probating an International Estate, contact Marini & Associates, PA immediately for assistance for Domestic Estates With Foreign Assets or International Estates With US Assets!