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Executing A Foreign Will In The UAE

The UAE has established a comprehensive system of laws and registries for the draft and execution of Wills. This has been done for the benefit of the large expatriate community in the UAE who own movable and immovable assets...more

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New Supplemental Swiss Arbitration Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes

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The Swiss Arbitration Centre published the Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes (“TEF Rules”) on 22 May 2025. They come into effect on 1 July 2025, and apply to trust, estate and foundation...more

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Two Wills That Revoke Each Other

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Welcome to Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning; in this blog series, I will delve into the rarified world of international estate planning, shedding light on possible pitfalls and slip-ups. Blunder...more

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Registration Of Wills By Expats

With certain Emirates in the UAE allowing property ownership for expats in the region, an increasing number of individuals are now buying properties and investing in other assets in the UAE. Consequently, it has become...more

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Court Affirmed Dismissing Application To Probate Foreign Will

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In In re Est. of De Chavez, a party filed an application to probate a Mexican will under Texas Estates Code Section 501.001 where the decedent was domiciled in Texas at the time of her death. No. 08-23-00072-CV, 2024 Tex....more

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Do Not Judge a Will by Its Cover

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Welcome to "Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning." This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

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Court Holds That An Order Was Not Final For Appeal Where There Was Still An Issue Of Intestancy Remaining To Be Determined

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In Estate of Long, the plaintiff sued trustees and alleged that she was the only child of the decedent and asserted a cause of action for a will contest and a cause of action for a declaratory judgment action in which she...more

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Contractual Jury Waivers in Trust and Estate Litigation in Texas

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Individuals execute trusts and wills to determine how certain assets are to be managed and distributed. Those same individuals may want to have some control over the dispute resolution process for any conflicts that arise in...more

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