When a person dies testate – that is, leaving a will – his assets are distributed in accordance with his instructions in the will. Where a person dies intestate – that is, without leaving a will – the distribution of his assets is governed by law. In Ireland, the rules of distribution on intestacy…
The new year has begun with a significant development in Swiss estate law, as its century-old law of inheritance has undergone a revision. Lawyer Monthly has had the pleasure of hearing from Swiss attorney Cecile Ringgenberg, who provides an overview of how wills are shaped in Switzerland and what has…
The Art of Unravelling Inheritance Disputes Contentious by its nature, the proper resolution of inheritance disputes is one of the more challenging sides of estate planning. San Francisco probate attorney Amanda Ebey sheds light on this vital side of estate planning law in this month’s edition. What considerations must be…
