What Happens If You Die Abroad? An Estate and IHT Planning Essentials 2026

What Happens If a British Expat Dies Abroad? Estate and IHT Planning Essentials 

If you are a British expat living in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Thailand, Spain or elsewhere, there is perhaps one question you avoid asking yourself:  What would happen to my family if I died tomorrow?  Most expats focus on building wealth, reducing taxes, investing in property, and planning for retirement. Far fewer consider what happens…
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probate with assets in multiple countries

How Probate Works When Assets Are in Multiple Countries 

Owning a home in one country, investments in another and a pension somewhere else is increasingly normal for internationally mobile families. What is far less understood is what happens to those assets after death — and why an estate spread across several countries can take years, rather than months, to settle.  This guide explains what…
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UK Pension Rules for Expats 2027

What Happens to UK Pensions When an Expat Dies?

A UK pension can often remain one of an expatriate’s largest assets, even after many years abroad. Property may have been bought overseas, banking relationships may have moved, and tax residence may have shifted to Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai or elsewhere, yet pensions built up during years of UK employment usually stay in place until…
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