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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


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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Nov 1, 20212 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 15, 20211 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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Sep 10, 20212 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 27, 20211 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 20, 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 13, 20213 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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Aug 6, 20211 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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Jun 15, 20212 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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Feb 2, 20211 min read


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!

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Feb 1, 20211 min read


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.

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Jan 26, 20212 min read


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.

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Jan 12, 20213 min read


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.

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Dec 14, 20202 min read


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.

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Nov 26, 20201 min read


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!

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Nov 3, 20202 min read


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.

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Oct 8, 20202 min read


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.

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Sep 29, 20203 min read


Professional Landlord Planning
Professional landlord planning makes it possible for the client's portfolio to be free of Inheritance Tax in three years.

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Sep 21, 20203 min read


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.

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Sep 15, 20201 min read


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.

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Sep 1, 20202 min read
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