INTERNATIONAL WEALTH & SUCCESSION
Lawyers in international succession and wealth
Your wealth crossed borders before your succession did.
An international life almost always ends up producing international wealth. A residence in one country. A company in another. A property somewhere else.
Heirs who do not necessarily live in the same jurisdiction. The succession becomes international before it has even opened. Expats Law Firm supports expatriates, families, entrepreneurs and executives in anticipating these interactions.
MAPPING
Understanding the people, assets and companies before discussing succession
The analysis covers, in particular:
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residence;
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family situation;
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matrimonial property regime;
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real estate;
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companies and shareholdings;
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investments;
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where the heirs are located;
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existing wills;
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previous gifts and transfers.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
This mapping identifies the jurisdictions and rules that may come into play.
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESSION
Several countries may be involved in a single succession.
The situation may require an analysis of:
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governing law;
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real estate;
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spouse's rights;
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children's rights;
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companies owned;
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inheritance tax;
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existing documents;
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
enforcement of provisions in several jurisdictions.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
This recognition ensures continuity in the processing of files, regulatory compliance, and the security of international operations.
WILLS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Choosing an option consistent with your overall wealth
Depending on the situation, several routes can be considered in the UAE, including:
Dubai Courts;
DIFC Courts Wills Service;
civil will registered in Abu Dhabi.
The choice depends on the client's profile, assets, family and the succession arrangements already in place abroad.
ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS SUCCESSION
When the company is one of the family's main assets
Succession may involve, at the same time:
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shares;
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governance;
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control;
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business continuity;
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heirs;
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tax;
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a possible sale.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
For French companies, schemes such as the pacte Dutreil may need to be considered where their conditions of application are met.
REAL ESTATE & SUCCESSION
Property bought while living abroad becomes part of your estate
An apartment in Dubai, a house in France or an investment in Canada must be considered within the estate as a whole.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Admitted in France and Canada
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
We also operate in the United Arab Emirates as Legal Counsel, in compliance with local requirements and the regulatory frameworks specific to this jurisdiction.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Expertise in international law
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
We possess expertise in European law and private international law, enabling us to analyze and structure situations involving multiple legal systems.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
The ownership structure chosen several years earlier may then take effect.
CHANGE OF COUNTRY
Estate planning is never set in stone
Returning to France. Moving to Canada. A new expatriation to the Emirates. Selling a company. Buying property. Marriage. The birth of a child.
Me Justine Basilio is a member of the Paris Bar and the Quebec Bar, and is registered as Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This allows the firm to act in these jurisdictions with all the guarantees of professional liability.
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