Is a United States Will valid in Europe? Probate and Inheritance Laws explained in English

German probate lawyer and international estate planning expert Bernhard Schmeilzl, Esq., explains whether a Last Will and Testament which was set up in the USA is valid in Europe and whether its content is recognised abroad. The short answer is: Within Europe, foreign wills are usually recognised if they comply with the laws of the country where they have been drafted or the country of which the testator is a national of, see Article 27 of the EU Succession Regulation, which applies in most European countries. The full text of the regulation in English language is available here: eur-lex.europa...
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Have a great day!
Bernhard Schmeilzl, Esq.
German Attorney at Law (Munich)