Giving a solicitor power of attourny?

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Re: Giving a solicitor power of attourny?

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galexinda wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:24 am Wills and Succession Law

On 3rd July 2015 “section 42” was removed from Cyprus’ Wills and Succession Law. This section allowed UK and Commonwealth nationals to use their will to freely dispose of their estate, so you could divide up your property and assets however you wished.

Cypriots themselves have to follow a forced heirship regime where the majority of an estate must pass to the surviving spouse and children, in defined proportions. This law now also applies to all foreign nationals living here. This is a significant change for most UK nationals who are not used to such restrictions (Scotland and Northern Ireland do have some).

The good news is that a new EU succession regulation (‘Brussels IV’) came into effect on 17th August and allows expatriates to opt for the law of their country of nationality to apply on their death, as opposed to that of their country of residence. This choice must be made in your will, before you die, otherwise Cyprus law will apply.

https://www.blevinsfranks.com/news/blev ... ession-law
thank you for the reply.
So after Brexit, expats wont have a choice and Cyprus law, will apply to everyone resident here in Cyprus?
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