Summaries of Law and Practice in various countries around the world

While the example of foreign property on page 38 of the book (as updated) is a second home in the South of France, property owned abroad (whether or not for residential purposes) could of course be anywhere in the world. To help readers in a very preliminary way with the subject, I have started to commission a series of what I call Law and Practice Summaries from a variety of countries outside the UK. To start with these are: Australia, China Mainland, France, Germany, India, Singapore and South Africa. The intentionally brief Summaries (to be updated each 1 January) are posted below and I hope to add to them in due course.

Each Summary not surprisingly carries a disclaimer as follows:

This document is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal, tax or fiduciary advice. Estate planning is bespoke to each individual, and professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances and relevant jurisdictions should always be obtained. Laws and regulations may change from time-to-time, and reliance should not be placed on this document without appropriate professional confirmation.