Introduction In this age of international mobility, cross-border successions (i.e. the devolution of one’s estate involving one or more foreign elements) are common. These situations prove particularly complex and stressful when they have not been properly anticipated (at the planning stage), or when they are not handled methodically (at the...Continue reading
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The Franco-British tax treaty on inheritance tax: an efficient instrument to prevent double taxation
In our context of increasing international mobility of individuals and assets, bilateral tax treaties constitute an essential instrument of cooperation between States, designed to prevent situations of double taxation. These agreements aim to determine the rules of taxation applicable to taxpayers who may be subject to tax in multiple jurisdictions....Continue reading
Anticipating one’s loss of autonomy with the “mandat de protection future”
Facing a decline in one’s own physical or mental abilities, or those of a loved one, is always a difficult ordeal. That’s why, in such a situation, it’s essential to surround yourself with the right people and to anticipate any resulting loss of autonomy, both in legal and financial terms....Continue reading
