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Updating Wills After New Immigration Status

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Nationality and asset situs changes can affect validity and probate.

Short answer: after new nationality or residence, have counsel review wills, beneficiary designations and guardianship clauses for validity and whether separate situs wills are needed. Avoid clashes between asset location and will form.

FAQ

Old will automatically void?

Not always — but it may not cover new facts.

Rewrite in the new country?

Depends on asset spread and legal advice.

Life insurance beneficiaries?

Review those too.

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