Wills - assets in the UK but living overseas. What to do?

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I have one of those DIY packs you get in WH Smiths - if I do that, will it be sufficient?

I have a complicated situation - house in my name in the UK, married to a Brit but separated and we both live in the US. DS will stay in the US. I want to make sure that whatever I leave goes to DS.

Does this make any sense?

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Aaah, Califrau, I was actually hoping you would know about this . It's tricky, isn't it?

I wondered about posting this in living overseas but will wait here for a while and hope that someone knowledgeable comes along soon.

[alipiggie]

Hi there. My suggestion would be, use the DIY and make it specific to the UK and you can get the same kind of packs over here. Find you particular to your State and do the same accordingly. You can normally get a 20/30 min consult with a lawyer free for this kind of thing. Our mediator told us that there a legal form shops that you can go to and buy these things.

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Ok, thanks Ali. I do think a lawyer would be a good idea but I can't face having yet another one to deal with. 4 is plenty. And extremely $$$$$

Will see about a free consultation

[alipiggie]

Totally understand. Our mediator who was a divorce lawyer said you get buy will templates (like the Wh Smith one0 and they are good enough.

this might help

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Thanks Ali

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Anyone else?

[janinlondon]

Your UK assets will be subject to Inheritance tax of course......?

[Earlybird]

Think you'll probably need the advice of lawyers in both countries.

Might an International accountant be able to offer insight?

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Thanks everyone. That looks useful, SB. I think I'll work on my UK version tomorrow and then do an American one to make sure I have it all covered.

These things are so complicated