We provide legal advice on Wills, marriage/registered partnership, cohabitation and (the settlement of) inheritance where it concerns (in particular) England and the Netherlands. In the four ‘countries’ that make up the United Kingdom – England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland – laws and regulations vary from one country to the other. Where we refer to England and English law, this primarily means England and Wales and the law of England and Wales.
However, if you have a legal question about Scotland or Northern Ireland, do not hesitate to ask us. We will then either be able to assist you ourselves or, if necessary, refer you to another local professional with that specific expertise.
If you are dealing with the United Kingdom (England) and the Netherlands in the area of family and inheritance law, the different (and sometimes conflicting) rules mean that caution is required. The ‘common law’ legal system that applies in the UK – as in many other Anglo-Saxon countries – is vastly different from the ‘civil-law’ rules that apply in the Netherlands. With our extensive experience in both countries, we will be happy to assist you to assess your situation so that you can make the right choices.
