An estate across borders | MS Inheritance

Residence and nationality

Prepare a dated residence history.Record all nationalities and supporting documents.Identify any express choice-of-law provision in a will.

Assets and documents

Group assets and debts by country.Collect all wills, codicils, grants and certificates.Identify the language and certification of each document.

Coordination

Record each adviser’s contact details and scope.Ask which authority or institution needs which document.Discuss whether a European Certificate of Succession is relevant.Agree who will coordinate information between jurisdictions.

These preparation prompts are not official forms or a complete statement of the legal requirements. Bring what you have and discuss any missing information with your adviser.

Residence and nationality

Assets and documents

Coordination

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