UK:
Let's Talk: Dealing With Inherited Property Overseas On Behalf Of A Child
28 September 2021
Russell-Cooke Solicitors
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Hannah Minty, specialising in
family law, and Gareth Ledsham, specialising in
trust and estate dispute law, discuss the case of Re AC (A
Child) and the more recent case of Re
Shanavaz, in which it was confirmed that applications dealing
with inherited property overseas on behalf of a child are an issue
to be dealt with by the family courts, and consider the cross-over
between succession law and family law in this area.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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