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Protecting Your Assets from Escheatment

Protecting Your Assets from Escheatment What is a Grant of Probate Reseal? When financial assets remain dormant or unclaimed, they may be transferred to government custody under a process known as escheatment. This can affect securities, dividends, bank accounts, and other holdings, particularly where estates or cross-border matters are involved. In this video, we explore […]

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Escheatment in US Assets Held in UK Estates

When managing estates with international assets, complexities abound. One such complexity is escheatment—a process that can significantly impact estates with US-based assets. In this article, we explore escheatment, its implications for UK estates with US holdings, and how practitioners can mitigate its risks. What is Escheatment? Escheatment refers to the legal process by which unclaimed

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