UK & Cypriot Wills and Legacy Planning News

It was announced today that approval has been granted for the construction of a new cremation facility in Cyprus.

The purpose of a Will is to convey, in clear terms, what is to happen to an individual’s estate after death. Here we explain these terms.

Today we reflect on the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II; an incredible woman.

Domicile is a uniquely British concept that has been ‘exported’ to most Commonwealth countries, including Cyprus.

Probate [Latin for Proof] is the legal process to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions (their ‘estate’) when they pass away.

I recently travelled back to the UK with my wife Anne for her father's 103rd birthday.

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

Tom Pursglove MP has conceded that the current average waiting time for registering an LPA is just under 82 days.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone to grant power to another person to make decisions on their behalf and in their name.

When reviewing some Cyprus Wills, you see the problems that make the Will completely invalid or do not reflect the Testator’s wishes.

Our glossary of Will terminology will help you to understand some of the legal terms used in estate planning.

Potentially Exempt Transfers enable individuals to give gifts exempt from UK Inheritance Tax if they survive for 7 years afterwards.

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.

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.

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

A landmark UK ruling allows lawyers to charge an enhanced fee for inheritance disputes where claimants are not beneficiaries of a Will.

Residents of Cyprus holding MEU documents will need to change them for the MUKW biometric card before 3 August 2026.

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.

Estate Expense Funding is a probate loan to help beneficiaries and executors working through the administration of an estate.

Depending on the value of an estate, funds may be released without obtaining probate. In other cases, proof of probate is required.