Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
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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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
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
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.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Probate Estate Loans
Estate Expense Funding is a probate loan to help beneficiaries and executors working through the administration of an estate.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
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.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
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.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
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.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
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.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
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.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
VIVA FM Radio Show - My Manfred Mann Story
Read the story I shared with listeners on my live radio show and watch the video for a trip down memory lane!
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Revocation of a Will - Wills Act 1837
A Will is revoked by destruction, by the burning, tearing or otherwise destroying of the Will by the testator, or someone on their behalf.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
So, You Think You Are Not UK Domiciled?
Read our guide on the four classes of UK domicile and what steps to take to find out if you are still UK domiciled whilst living overseas.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Inheritance: 'tis the Season for Giving
There are tax advantages in passing on wealth during lifetime, especially if the parent is UK domiciled or is somehow subject to UK IHT.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Nov 26, 2020
- 1 min
Refer a Friend and get a €25 Thank You!
Recommend us to a friend and get a €25 voucher as a thank you from us, and a €25 discount for them when they use our services.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Deathly Humour: Jokes From a Will Writer
Death is no joke, but as with most situations in life we can find an element of humour in the inevitable. Enjoy our 'just for fun' section!
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
FREE Review of Existing Will and Personal Circumstances
We offer a free no-obligation review of existing Wills and personal circumstances to UK expats in Cyprus and Cypriots with UK assets.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
Probate in the UK: A Brief Introduction
There are a number of legal & financial tasks & responsibilities to complete when a person passes away, known as Administering an Estate.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Professional Landlord Planning
Professional landlord planning makes it possible for the client's portfolio to be free of Inheritance Tax in three years.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Sep 14, 2020
- 1 min
UK Lasting Power of Attorney: A Case Study
We take a look at an LPA case study and explain what would have happened if a UK Lasting Power of Attorney had not been in place.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
UK Wills: Is Your Will up to Date?
It is believed that 50% of people haven’t even written a Will, while others write a Will, store it away and forget about it.
Wayne Barnett FCA | MIPW | STEP Affiliate
- Aug 18, 2020
- 3 min
HMRC Challenges UK Non-Domicile Claims
An individual might believe they are domiciled in a particular territory, but objective analysis of the facts could prove that to be wrong.
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