International Estates and Estate Planning

Owning property and other assets in more than one country is becoming increasingly common. With careful management and planning you can ensure that your valuable assets are managed in a tax efficient way and passed on as you intended.

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Meet the team

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Expert support for complex estates

As an award winning and nationally recognised private client team, we pride ourselves on providing expert support for individuals with assets throughout the world.

Our lawyers all have their own specialist areas, often liaising with colleagues in other teams such as real estate or family to offer holistic advice.

We support clients throughout their lives, providing tax and estate planning and supporting those looking to move to the UK. Our network is wide, and our scope is often broad, working closely with advisors in multiple jurisdictions. We’re strategic, taking into account differing rules and regimes to create a structure which meets your objectives.

Approachable and easy to contact, we provide you with all the information and guidance you need to plan for your future.

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Who do we advise

Our expert lawyers have decades of experience supporting individuals with significant, and often complex assets, to ensure that they meet their needs and objectives, both now and in the future.

The international nature of our work means our clients are varied, often acting for non-UK domiciled individuals living in the UK or with UK assets. It is also not uncommon for us to support couples with ‘mixed’ domiciles statuses. We advise individuals who are looking to move to or from the UK as well as those holding or acquiring UK property.

Our services are often sought by international clients looking to invest in the US or families who have accumulated significant wealth, either through inheritance, investments, or business activities. We work closely with trustees and beneficiaries of trusts, advising on both UK and offshore trusts as well as supporting executors of estates with multi-jurisdictional assets.

Our Private Wealth sector

Clients who have built a significant assets base may face a complex legal and tax landscape. Our experts, who cover a range of legal disciplines, are on hand to provide specialist legal guidance and support to help individuals, their families, trustees and family offices.

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Recognition of our work

Hear what our clients say about us

 

Thank you so much for your professional and sympathetic help at every meeting.

Client testimonial Private client

HCR has an eye for detail and undertakes thorough analysis to ensure that nothing is missed or overlooked. The team has good communication skills and ensures that we are kept updated, whilst also managing our time expectations. They also negotiate well on behalf of their client.

Client testimonial Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

HCR Law demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, commercial awareness and attention to detail, particularly on high-value and complex estate planning cases. They are adept at navigating nuanced issues and providing clear, practical advice to both advisers and clients.

Client testimonial Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

HCR Law provides expertise, flexibility and local knowledge. They have an excellent track record and take the time to understand complex situations.

Client testimonial Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

HCR Law cares. They provide exceptional services while maintaining respect and dignity and they generally want to understand your requirements and give you the best advice. All of the team members have time for you and communicate effectively in the correct manner and timescales.

Client testimonial Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

This department is distinguished by its efficient and highly responsive team, who consistently deal with matters in a prompt and professional manner. Communication is clear and timely, which helps ensure that transactions and client matters progress smoothly and without unnecessary delay. A further strength is the breadth of expertise available within the firm. They have well-established departments across a range of disciplines, meaning they are able to deal with whatever matter is presented.

Client testimonial Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

The team at HCR Law are very approachable, responsive, highly technical, and empathetic when dealing with vulnerable clients. They are excellent in their field.

Client testimonial Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

Can I take the opportunity to thank you for the very professional, kind and personable way in which you have guided us through the whole Will-writing process.

Client testimonial Wills

I am particularly grateful for your insight and guiding-assistance concerning the matter. Notwithstanding our only having just been acquainted through that call, it is without difficulty that I ‘voice’ my commendation and indeed doff at the manifest professionalism and courtesy you displayed (albeit virtually) in discussing the subject matter. With such mannerism and characteristic, re/commending you to others should pose little or no difficulty.

Client testimonial Private client

I cannot thank you enough for what you’ve done this week. I called you for help and you were incredible.

Client testimonial Private client

We were pleased and relived to know matters concerning our wills were being dealt with. Hauke has been patient and knowledgeable at all times. Thank you

Client testimonial Private client

Katie managed to get a successful conclusion to my case. Katie always remained professional and provided me with the correct advice at that time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Katie Maxwell-Stewart for legal representative regarding estate disputes.

Client testimonial Probate dispute

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