Patrick Harney, Partner, and Sarah Albury, Of Counsel, from Mishcon de Reya's Private Wealth and Tax team contributed to an article in The Daily Journal.
In the article, they highlight the legal and practical complexities of locating and verifying heirs across international borders in cases of intestacy. They discuss how UK and foreign executors must navigate complex rules regarding genealogy searches, data protection, and estate administration when heirs cannot be easily located.
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