Experts recommend creating separate Wills for assets in India and England to ensure compliance with local laws and to avoid potential legal challenges. This approach can also provide tax benefits under the UK/India double tax treaty, potentially saving heirs from UK inheritance tax.

• 01Having separate Wills for Indian and English assets can simplify administration and ensure compliance with local laws.
• 02A recent case highlighted the risk of revoking previous Wills unintentionally, leading to potential intestacy.
• 03Retaining Indian domicile allows assets to be considered outside the scope of UK inheritance tax under the UK/India double tax treaty.
• 04Legal requirements for a valid English Will include being in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed appropriately.
• 05Professional assistance is advised to avoid mistakes that could render a Will invalid.

Creating separate Wills can prevent legal disputes and ensure smoother asset distribution for heirs, potentially saving them from significant tax liabilities.