We don't always stay in our country of origin. Sometimes we move temporarily or permanently for work, to study or to spend our retirement. In some cases, the inheritance will present foreign elements: the deceased owned a house abroad or lived in a country other than that of his or her heirs...
The legal systems and applicable laws of the different countries may conflict, and it is not always clear which country has jurisdiction over the succession. So how will the succession be handled? How do you know if there is a will?
Here is an info sheet illustrating the essential legal principles to help give you a clearer picture and to provide you with useful tools for the procedure. New translations will be available soon.
More information in our info sheet.
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