Partner Gareth Ledsham has been quoted in a Citywealth feature examining the legal, practical and reputational challenges that can arise following the unexpected death of a wealthy individual. The article explores the increasing complexity of cross-border estates, succession planning, litigation, family businesses and internationally held assets, highlighting the importance of contingency planning for globally mobile families.
The greatest challenges often arise not from the death itself, but from the international dimensions of a modern wealthy family’s affairs. Many individuals are globally mobile, may hold assets in several countries, and frequently have connections with jurisdictions whose legal traditions differ fundamentally. Where such multiple ties exist, determining which country's courts have jurisdiction, which law governs succession, and how foreign decisions will be recognised or enforced can become highly complex.
The full article is available from Citywealth here.
About Gareth
Gareth Ledsham is a partner in the trust and estate disputes team. Gareth acts for both claimants and defendants on the full range of contentious trust and probate matters.
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