Managing Cross-Border Estates.
At Vault Private Client, we have extensive experience handling complex, high-value estates involving multiple jurisdictions. Whether the deceased was a UK national with foreign assets or a foreign national with UK property, we provide expert legal advice to ensure the correct probate process is followed and that international tax and legal obligations are met.
International probate issues often arise in the following scenarios:
- Foreign nationals with UK assets
- UK nationals with property or investments abroad
- Ex-pats with retained UK holdings
- UK nationals classed as ‘non-doms’ (non-domiciled for tax purposes)
Determining domicile status and navigating global tax rules requires careful legal analysis of the deceased’s residence history, working life, and financial connections. Our team blends international tax understanding with UK probate law, ensuring a compliant and efficient process from start to finish.
Our International Probate Expertise.
We offer tailored support for a wide range of international estate matters, including:
- Validating and administering foreign Wills in the UK
- Advising on heirship and succession rules in other jurisdictions
- Managing estates with international trusts, businesses or shareholdings
- Coordinating with overseas lawyers through our trusted global network
- Advising on foreign tax reliefs and inheritance tax exposure
- Identifying and liaising with international heirs
- Reporting and evidencing UK or foreign domicile to HMRC
Conflicts between jurisdictional laws can arise and delay probate without the right support. Our international probate lawyers stay up to date on foreign succession law and inheritance tax developments, and we work closely with global legal experts where required.
THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS.
We specialise in complex international probate and domicile matters, supporting families with global assets and obligations.
Russell Kaminski
Partner and Head of Private Client
Lucy Cresswell
Associate
Alison Rocca
Partner
Jason Stanley
Partner
Holly Greensmith
Solicitor
Matt Fleetwood
Group Chief Executive & Founder
Mark Dawson
Group Managing Director
Amanda McAlister
Head of Group Consumer Brands
Because We Are Here To Help You
Expert guidance for multi-jurisdiction estates – probate done right, at home and abroad.
"Good afternoon Lucy, thank you so much for helping make this process seamless…I have received the document, I am very relieved it is all sorted. I hope work is kind to you."
Probate Client
