Illustrative situations

Start with the facts, not an assumed answer.

These fictional examples show how family, documents, property and countries can change the questions. They are not client matters, predictions or legal advice.

01 · No will · Family abroad

A brother in London, a home in Limassol and no will

The starting questions include where the deceased lived, the complete family tree, who may apply to administer the estate and what evidence the Land Registry and other institutions require.

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02 · Several countries · Existing will

A Cyprus will, an overseas account and adult children

The will must be considered with residence, nationality, the location of each asset and any foreign testamentary document. The same law or document may not answer every administrative question.

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03 · Minor beneficiary

A child is entitled to part of an estate

The child can inherit, but the family must establish who has authority to hold, administer or transfer the asset and whether court safeguards or approvals apply.

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04 · Potential dispute

Property was transferred shortly before death

The issue may concern a lifetime transaction rather than the will. Capacity, authority, dependency, documents, witnesses and the timing of any proposed sale or distribution may all be important.

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