International Succession, 5th Edition

• Provides a comprehensive survey of succession law utilising contributions from experts in over fifty jurisdictions
• Enables quick easy cross-referencing with a questionnaire format for each jurisdiction
• Answers questions about practical issues concerning inheritance across multiple jurisdictions

New to this edition

• Includes new chapters covering jurisdictions of increasing interest in Poland, Russia, Singapore and US - Illinois, bringing the total covered to fifty-three
• Fully updated to include changes to the law in each jurisdiction and the coming into force of the European Succession Regulation

This new edition has been extended to include chapters on Poland, Russia, Singapore, and US - Illinois, making this the most comprehensive analysis of succession laws available.

Each country analysis is based on a similar set of questions to ensure that all issues are tackled for every jurisdiction and to enable the reader to make easy comparisons between the countries included. The book also considers the law at regional level in the European Union explaining the effect of recent EU legislation with regard to harmonization, and considering the impact of the European Succession Regulation post-implementation.

Now covering 53 jurisdictions, this work is an invaluable reference source for those advising on matters of international succession, especially in cases where there are cross-border elements.

Readership: Primarily of interest to solicitors and barristers specialising in private client work whose practice involves an international element, including those working in private practice and trust managers working in-house for a bank or trust company. It is also of interest to judges, notaries, consulates, and registrars of civil status.