Jeba, you can have the German law applied in your Cypriot will.
I'm Dutch and in my Cypriot will I have stated that 'I wish any Cyprus Estate to be settled under the Laws of Succession of the Netherlands'.
Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
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Geertruida
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Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
Thanks, that´s what I remembered reading. I´m just not sure whether it´s enough to write a will and make sure my children will find it, or must I register it somewhere? I´m perfectly fine with German statutory law applied and none of my assets (except for property) are held within Cyprus. Does Cyprus recognise power of attorneys which are valid beyond death? That would be the easiest way as heirs can act without needing any involvement of authorities dealing with succession affairs.Geertruida wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:53 pm Jeba, you can have the German law applied in your Cypriot will.
I'm Dutch and in my Cypriot will I have stated that 'I wish any Cyprus Estate to be settled under the Laws of Succession of the Netherlands'.
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Geertruida
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Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
Jeba, you don't need to register your will. Give your children a copy and tell them where they can find the original. I have appointed my daughter as executor. Will has to be signed by 2 witnesses. I have a separate will in the Netherlands for my Dutch assets.
Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
Does the will have to be signed by witnesses because of Dutch law or because of Cypriot law? German law doesn´t require a witness or a lawyer, so choosing German law should avoid that requirement, shouldn´t it? Couldn´t I simply write that I want German succession law to be applied and give my children a general power of attorney, explicitly stating that it should be valid beyond my death? That way, under German law they wouldn´t even need a certificate of inheritance (which to obtain may prove costly and time-consuming).Geertruida wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:19 pm Jeba, you don't need to register your will. Give your children a copy and tell them where they can find the original. I have appointed my daughter as executor. Will has to be signed by 2 witnesses. I have a separate will in the Netherlands for my Dutch assets.
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Geertruida
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Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
Dutch law as well as Cypriot law requires 2 witness signatures on a will. I don't know if a lawyer is strictly necessary but I would always use one just to be sure all is done correctly. My lawyer charged me 100 euros which I thought was worth every penny. A lawyer could also advise you if you need witnesses to sign the will and about the power of attorney.
Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
Our solicitor said it was perfectly OK not to lodge our Will with the Court. We have the originals and she has a copy.
Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
WHL Yes it does. You add a coficil to your will saying you wish for it to be regulated under UK law. You can find a copy on Blevins Franks site. I did our wills myself and took to court house, along with two witnessess who signed them in front of the clerk, who then sealed and stamped them and gave us numbers for the wills . These supercede any previous wills. Our lawyer put himself down as executor, which we never asked him to. We got rid of him!
