The Liver Building

ONLINE: Cross-border Estate Administration *90 min*

Details

Speaker: Sara Janion

Date: Wednesday 29th April, 2020

Time: 13:30 - 15:00

Areas of Law: Wills, Trust, Tax & Probate

Competencies: A2, A3, A4, B1, B7 & C3

Venue:
[ONLINE]

Course Code: S4430

Description

Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and Government advice regarding social distancing,  this event will be delivered online, in webinar form, using Zoom software; www.zoom.us

To participate in this course you will need:

  • A device: laptop, PC, tablet or phone
  • To download Zoom (client for meetings), this is a free download and you do not need to sign up for an account with Zoom. Access the download here

This event will provide both junior and experienced probate practitioners with practical information about how to deal with estates with assets and people in multiple jurisdictions.

Covering:

  • The assessment of domicile
  • Making a probate application for a non-domiciled deceased
  • How to deal with assets located abroad
  • Resealing Grants of Representation
  • Dealing with inheritance of assets in civil law jurisdictions
  • The effect of the EU Succession Regulations
  • An introduction to Matrimonial Property Regimes
  • How to preserve the value of overseas assets
  • Practical tips when faced with cross border estates

Learning Outcomes:

  • To help attendees deal with cross border estates confidently and provide valuable assistance to their clients across the whole of the estate (including the tricky foreign bits!).
  • Provide a helpful, practical checklist for dealing with cross border estates effectively, proactively and cost effectively.
  • To provide information about where and how to obtain any assistance required.

Speaker Biographies

Sara Janion is a qualified solicitor and notary public as well as director of Worldwide Lawyers Limited. Worldwide Lawyers has an international network of English-speaking lawyers and assists individuals, businesses, UK and overseas lawyers who require legal assistance in foreign jurisdictions. Sara regularly provides guidance, recommendations and services to assist probate practitioners deal effectively and confidently with the administration of cross border estates.

Prices

Member £65
Non-member £95
Corporate Member Training Offer 1 Credit
Training Season Ticket Free
Note: 20% VAT added at checkout