International Will Lawyers – Probate & Resealing
PBL Law Group is the premier law firm for securing your global assets & legacy across borders.
- International Will Drafting & Strategy
- Cross-Border Probate Applications
- Resealing of Foreign Grants of Probate
- International Asset & Inheritance Recovery
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Who Our International Wills, Probate & Resealing Lawyers Help
High Net Worth Individuals
We protect your global wealth with sophisticated estate plans that optimise cross-border tax.
Multinational Families
We secure your family’s future with coordinated Wills that ensure a seamless transfer of global assets.
Beneficiaries of Overseas Assets
We cut through foreign red tape to unlock and recover your rightful inheritance from any jurisdiction.
Foreign Property Owners
We protect your global assets with strategic estate plans for a secure and efficient wealth transfer.
Foreign Executors & Advisors
We act as your expert Australian agent to seamlessly reseal foreign grants and administer local estate assets.
End-to-End International Wills, Probate & Resealing Services
Coordinated International Wills
We draft legally-binding Wills for each jurisdiction, ensuring your global assets are protected and your wishes cannot be ignored.
Global Probate Applications
We manage complex international probate applications to unlock frozen assets and secure your legal authority.
Resealing Foreign Grants
We make your Grant of Probate legally valid in another country, authorising you to manage all local assets.
International Asset Recovery
We cut through foreign red tape to locate, secure, and transfer overseas assets directly to beneficiaries.
Cross-Border Administration
We manage the entire global estate process to protect executors from personal liability and ensure compliance.
International Tax Advice
We develop expert strategies to legally minimise cross-border tax and shield your estate from double taxation.
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Our International Wills, Probate & Resealing Process
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Global Strategy & Assessment
We analyze your global legal challenge and deliver a clear, powerful strategy to achieve your objective.
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Expert Implementation
Our team manages all legal work and engages with foreign authorities to eliminate risk and delay.
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Seamless Coordination
We act as your central point of command, simplifying the entire process so you only ever have to deal with us.
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Final Resolution
We deliver the final outcome. Your Will is secured, your authority is granted, your assets are recovered.
Global Assets Demand World-Leading Expertise
International estate planning involves navigating a complex web of foreign laws. Without expert guidance, even minor oversights can lead to significant financial consequences & legal complications, potentially diminishing the assets intended for your beneficiaries.
PBL Law Group provides the complete, integrated counsel required. Our team of Raea Khan, a trusted advisor on private international wealth; Mark Lea, who advised governments on their trust laws; George Halikiotis, an expert in cross-border commercial structuring; & Anthony Watson, a premier authority on complex international tax, provides an unmatched advantage.
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Why Choose Our International Wills, Probate & Resealing Lawyers
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World-Leading Expertise
Our lawyers have advised foreign governments, giving you an unmatched strategic advantage in any cross-border matter.
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Certainty Across Borders
We deliver bespoke, powerful legal strategy that works seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions, eliminating risk and uncertainty.
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Holistic Asset Protection
We focus on shielding your estate from foreign taxes and threats, maximising your family’s inheritance.
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One Firm, Global Control
We act as your single point of command, managing all international complexity with absolute privacy to deliver stress-free result.
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We provide expert private client advice internationally. Meet with our team at our CBD offices in Singapore or Sydney.
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International Wills Strategy
A standard Will is often unenforceable in foreign jurisdictions, which can lead to frozen assets, your wishes being overridden by local laws, & your estate being depleted by costly legal battles.
We mitigate this risk by drafting a coordinated set of legally-binding Wills for each country, creating a globally enforceable strategy that protects your assets & final wishes.
Cross-Border Probate
Accessing international assets requires a foreign Grant of Probate. The application process is complex, & errors can lead to significant delays & costly rejections, effectively freezing the estate.
Our team specializes in navigating foreign probate courts. We manage the application to minimise delays, secure the Grant, & ensure you can administer the estate promptly.
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Resealing Foreign Grants
A Grant of Probate from one country is not automatically recognised in another. Without a process known as ‘resealing,’ an executor has no legal authority over assets in that foreign jurisdiction, which can freeze assets & prevent the timely administration of the estate.
We specialise in the resealing of foreign Grants of Probate. Our focus is to have your authority legally recognised efficiently, enabling you to access local assets & finalise the estate without unnecessary delay.
International Asset Recovery
Assets located overseas can be difficult to access, often obstructed by foreign banking protocols, bureaucracy, & institutions that are unresponsive to foreign requests. Beneficiaries can find it challenging to recover what is rightfully theirs.
We specialize in international asset recovery. We navigate these complex regulations, enforce your legal rights as a beneficiary, & manage the process to secure & transfer your inheritance.
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FAQs for International Wills, Probate & Resealing
What is an international Will?
An international Will is not a single document, but a coordinated legal strategy involving multiple Wills. Each Will is drafted to comply with the laws of a specific country where you hold assets. This is the only way to ensure your wishes are legally enforceable everywhere.
Why do I need a Will in each country?
A single Will is often ignored or challenged overseas due to conflicting inheritance laws like “forced heirship”. Having a separate, valid Will for each jurisdiction prevents legal chaos, protects your assets, & ensures your global legacy is secure.
What is cross-border probate?
Cross-border probate is the court process required to manage an estate with assets in multiple countries. It is a complex process involving different court systems, languages, & legal requirements. Expert guidance is essential to avoid significant delays & costs.
What does "resealing probate" mean?
Resealing is the court process of making a Grant of Probate from one country legally valid in another. This gives an executor the authority to access & manage local assets. Without it, a foreign grant has no legal power.
Can any lawyer handle an international estate?
No. This is a highly specialised field where mistakes can lead to personal liability for the executor & significant tax penalties. Expertise in foreign laws & tax treaties, like that of the team at PBL Law Group, is critical to protect the estate.
What are the biggest risks with foreign assets?
The biggest risks are having your Will declared invalid, your assets frozen by foreign courts, & your estate being significantly reduced by double inheritance taxes. These are precisely the risks a professional international estate plan is designed to mitigate.
How does my "domicile" affect my estate?
Your domicile is your legal “home”, which determines which country’s laws apply to your estate & how it is taxed. A complex domicile situation is a primary trigger for cross-border taxation, requiring professional analysis to manage the risk.
What is "forced heirship"?
Forced heirship rules in many countries legally require you to leave a portion of your estate to specific relatives, regardless of what your Will says. A specialist can design a Will strategy to navigate these restrictive laws.
How do I recover an inheritance from overseas?
Recovering a foreign inheritance requires formal legal action to navigate bureaucracy & enforce your rights as a beneficiary. A law firm with cross-border experience can manage foreign authorities to secure the assets on your behalf.
Will my Power of Attorney work overseas?
Almost certainly not. A Power of Attorney is a jurisdiction-specific document & is rarely recognised in another country. You need separate, valid documents for each jurisdiction where they may be required.
How long does international probate take?
The process can take anywhere from 12 months to several years, depending on the countries involved. Errors in court applications are a common cause of crippling delays, making professional preparation essential.
What if the executor lives in a different country?
An overseas executor faces major legal & logistical hurdles. It is common practice to engage a local agent, like a law firm, to manage all court processes & administration on the ground.
Can I avoid probate for my foreign assets?
In some cases, yes, through sophisticated structures like international trusts. This allows assets to pass directly to beneficiaries, bypassing the public probate process. PBL Law Group can advise if this is a suitable strategy for you.
What is "asset situs" and why does it matter?
“Situs” is the legal location of an asset, which determines which country has the right to tax it. Misunderstanding situs rules is a common & costly error that can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.
What if there are conflicting Wills in different countries?
Conflicting Wills create a legal disaster, often sparking expensive court battles to determine which document is valid. A coordinated Will strategy is the only way to eliminate any risk of conflict.
How Our International Private Client Lawyers Can Assist You
Cross‑Border Tax & Residency
We architect & defend your optimal global tax & residency strategy, turning complexity into a powerful strategic advantage.
Wealth Protection & Privacy
We engineer multi-layered legal fortresses to shield your wealth & privacy from the complex risks of a transparent world.
Investment & Growth Structures
We structure the institutional-grade architecture to professionally deploy, manage & grow your private capital.
Global Mobility & International Residency
We develop the legal & operational framework for a life of global freedom, built on a foundation of absolute security.
International Estate Planning & Legacy
We architect the legal framework to protect your family, business & wealth across borders & generations.
Family Office for UHNWI
We provide the elite counsel to transform your wealth from a collection of assets into an enduring family enterprise.
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