Assets in the UK and France: Should I have one Will or two?
Before 17 August 2015, the usual advice to people owning property in both the UK and France was that it
I am an Executive Partner and joint Head of the Private Client department at Tees. I have extensive experience in all areas of private client work, including estate and inheritance tax planning, wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration and trusts. I have a particular interest in and experience in Anglo-French matters. I assist many clients with preparing French wills, advising on French estate and inheritance tax planning and dealing with estates, including French assets.
I aim to communicate clearly, be approachable, and provide practical and effective advice tailored to each client’s needs. Clients tell me that my experience of both UK and French inheritance tax and law is invaluable, as it allows me to advise them on the implications in both countries and help them find a best-fit solution. I am also used to working with other clients’ advisors.
Sarah Walker was exceptional in helping us with wills in France and UK. She listens brilliantly, responds appropriately, and gave clear and simple principles to work to.
I joined Tees as an Associate in 2015 after training at a large regional firm and working in its Private Client and French Legal Services teams since qualifying in 2009. I became co-head of the Private Client department at Tees in 2018.
Before 17 August 2015, the usual advice to people owning property in both the UK and France was that it
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