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What is Probate?
Probate [Latin for Proof] is the legal process to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions (their ‘estate’) when they pass away.
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Our news section features regularly published articles related to Wills and other legacy planning topics relevant to Cyprus and the UK.
UK & Cypriot Wills and Legacy Planning News
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Jul 19, 20221 min read
Joe Slyper Celebrates his 103rd Birthday
I recently travelled back to the UK with my wife Anne for her father's 103rd birthday.
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Jul 19, 20222 min read
Cohabiting: Owning a Property as an Unmarried Couple
In the last 20 years the number of people over the age of 70 cohabiting with partners has increased, potentially putting their homes at risk
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Jun 30, 20222 min read
Registering an LPA: How Long Does it Take?
Tom Pursglove MP has conceded that the current average waiting time for registering an LPA is just under 82 days.
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Jun 14, 20222 min read
LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney)
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone to grant power to another person to make decisions on their behalf and in their name.
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May 8, 20222 min read
Cyprus Wills: Cases of Real-Life Issues
When reviewing some Cyprus Wills, you see the problems that make the Will completely invalid or do not reflect the Testator’s wishes.
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Apr 10, 20226 min read
Glossary of Will Terminology
Our glossary of Will terminology will help you to understand some of the legal terms used in estate planning.
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
Potentially Exempt Transfers (PETs)
Potentially Exempt Transfers enable individuals to give gifts exempt from UK Inheritance Tax if they survive for 7 years afterwards.
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Feb 1, 20222 min read
How Should a Will be Signed and Stored?
How should a Will be signed & stored? We cover the main principles of signing and storing both Cyprus Wills and UK Wills in this article.
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Jan 1, 20222 min read
How to Deal With Digital Assets in Your Estate
Read our article to find out what qualifies as a digital asset with monetary value and how to deal with digital assets in your estate.
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Dec 1, 20212 min read
Providing for Pets in Your Will
Providing for pets in Wills often involves a Trust for the care of the animal or gifting a sum of money to a beneficiary to care for the pet
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Nov 1, 20212 min read
Inheritance Disputes
A landmark UK ruling allows lawyers to charge an enhanced fee for inheritance disputes where claimants are not beneficiaries of a Will.
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Sep 14, 20211 min read
MUKW Will Replace Cyprus MEU Documents
Residents of Cyprus holding MEU documents will need to change them for the MUKW biometric card before 3 August 2026.
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Sep 9, 20212 min read
England's Social Care Cap Explained
Boris Johnson has announced a hike in National Insurance to boost NHS spending and pay for a social care cap for care costs in England.
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Aug 26, 20211 min read
Probate Estate Loans
Estate Expense Funding is a probate loan to help beneficiaries and executors working through the administration of an estate.
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Aug 19, 20213 min read
Obtaining Probate for Estates
Depending on the value of an estate, funds may be released without obtaining probate. In other cases, proof of probate is required.
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Aug 12, 20213 min read
Advice for new British expats in Cyprus
Since 1 Jan 2021, British expats in Cyprus who spend more than 90 days in each 180 days in a year should apply for the new MUKW1.
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Aug 5, 20211 min read
HM Government recommends British expats exchange MEU3 for MUKW3
If you have an MEU residence document you can apply for an MUKW in scope of the Withdrawal Agreement to simplify administrative processes.
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Jun 14, 20212 min read
Why You Need Two Wills in Cyprus
Click to read our article about why you need separate Wills for assets in Cyprus, the UK and any other jurisdictions where you hold assets.
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Feb 2, 20211 min read
Law Society Urges People to Include Digital Assets in Wills
Overlooking the inclusion of digital assets in a Will could potentially create additional stress for loved ones during probate.
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