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Guidance on protecting your estate under Cyprus law: making a valid will, forced-heirship rules, probate and administration of estates, Cyprus International Trusts, and planning across UK-Cyprus assets.
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No Will in Cyprus? Understanding Intestacy Rules
In the land of estate planning, having a clear and comprehensive will is crucial to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However, not everyone gets...
Gregoris Philippou12 Jan 20264 min read
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7 Reasons Non-Cypriots Should Have a Will in Cyprus
2 Nov 2023 · 5 min read
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Cyprus Trusts vs Wills: Estate-Planning Differences
9 Oct 2024 · 17 min read
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- 17 Oct 2020Estate administration in Cyprus is the court-supervised process by which an authorised personal representative collects assets, pays lawful liabilities and distributes the net estate…Wills & Probate7 min read
- 17 Oct 2020Estate planning in Cyprus requires a valid will, correct ownership records and, where useful, a properly constituted trust. The following answers address the main legal distinctions without promising a fixed probate time or universal tax result.Wills & Probate6 min read
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- 22 Aug 2026How the EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) applies in Cyprus, using an Article 22 choice of national law to override Cyprus forced heirship on your estate.Wills & Probate11 min read
- 17 Apr 2026AI tools can generate a basic will template in seconds. But under Cyprus law, a will must meet strict formalities, account for forced heirship rules, and handle cross-border assets. Here is why AI falls short.Wills & Probate5 min read
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- 1 Dec 2024Inheritance tax (IHT) is a big consideration for anyone planning their financial legacy especially for those living in high tax jurisdictions like the UK. The UK’s IHT system has become more...Wills & Probate5 min read
- 27 Aug 2024A trust describes the relationship existing when a person holds the property on behalf of another in the exclusion of his/ her interests. The traditional English definition mentioned by Snell's...Wills & Probate7 min read
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15 articles
- No Will in Cyprus? Understanding Intestacy Rules
- 7 Reasons Non-Cypriots Should Have a Will in Cyprus
- Cyprus Trusts vs Wills: Estate-Planning Differences
- Creating a Valid Cyprus Will: Witnesses and Forced Heirship
- Cyprus and UK Assets: One Will or Two Coordinated Wills?
- Probate and Estate Administration in Cyprus: Current Guide
- Cyprus Wills, Trusts and Probate: Legal FAQ
- The EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) and Your Cyprus Estate
- Can AI Replace a Lawyer in Will Drafting? The Risks
- 4 key steps to a successful estate planning in Cyprus
- Cyprus Probate: Why Instruct a Lawyer
- Property Donation vs Trusts vs Wills in Estate Planning
- Inheritance Tax: UK vs Cyprus for Wealth Preservation
- Trusts in Cyprus
- Rights of Beneficiaries in Cyprus Trusts