International Estate Planning
Should non-US Citizens be particularly concerned about their estate planning?
In addition, individuals with property and family in multiple jurisdictions face conflicts-of-law issues. These should not be ignored.
Finally, non-US Citizens should engage in estate planning for the same reasons as US Citizens – to ensure that you, rather than the Probate Court, will decide who will be your children’s guardian in the event of your death; to take advantage of the flexibility of will and trust drafting techniques; to provide for children in the event of divorce, death of one spouse, or re-marriage; and to reduce potential conflict and uncertainty among your children and relatives during their time of grieving.
Ask our office if you have questions about estate planning for non-US Citizens and persons married to non-US Citizens.