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Estates & Administrations

In our Estates & Administrations practice, we assist clients with all aspects of estate planning, management, and administration. Our team provides comprehensive guidance on the preparation of wills and the probate process, ensuring that our clients’ wishes are clearly articulated and legally enforceable. We help navigate the complexities of estate administration, including the distribution of assets, tax implications, and potential disputes among beneficiaries. Our focus is on minimising conflict and ensuring that estates are settled efficiently and in accordance with the deceased’s wishes. With a deep understanding of the legal and emotional intricacies involved in estate matters, we are committed to providing compassionate support and expert advice throughout the entire process.

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IIC Hosts Seminar on Inheritance Law: Delivered by Nicolas Kyriakides
8 October 2024 | 1 min read

The Insurance Institute of Cyprus (IIC) recently conducted a one-day seminar titled “Succession and Insurance,” featuring a presentation by our partner, Nicolas Kyriakides. This seminar provided a comprehensive introduction to inheritance law, specifically addressing its - Read More...

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Τhe modernisation of the Family Law legislation in Cyprus
21 March 2023 | 4 mins read

The recent amendments to Article 111 of the Constitution, the Marriage Law (Law 104/2003), the Family Courts Law (Law 23/1990) and the Law on Attempted Conciliation and Spiritual Resolution of Marriage (Law 22/1990) contributed to - Read More...

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Bereavement Damages – Out of touch with modern families
17 November 2022 | 3 mins read

For many years, the law in relation to bereavement damages has been outdated and is not reflecting today’s modern society and ensuring a level playing field across the UK and the rest of the world - Read More...

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Adverse inferences in matrimonial litigation arising from the denial to submit to a DNA test – the position of the Cyprus Supreme Court
23 March 2021 | 7 mins read

When a person refuses to submit to DNA testing under a Court order, the Court is entitled only to take the refusal on record to draw an adverse inference therefrom. The DNA testing is the - Read More...

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Mutual Recognition and Enforcement of maintenance decisions
22 March 2021 | 4 mins read

This article examines the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of decisions rendered by a judicial or administrative authority in a Contracting State in respect of a maintenance obligation arising from a family relationship, parentage, marriage or - Read More...

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Suspension of execution of a Court decision regarding the return of a minor
10 March 2021 | 4 mins read

Unpreceded for the Cypriot Courts is the decision of the Supreme Court of Cyprus (the Court) which was issued on 16th of February 2021 (the Case). Specifically, the suspension of execution of the decision by the Paphos Family Courtaccording to the return of - Read More...

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Workplace rights for employees undertaking IVF treatment in Cyprus
15 December 2020 | 8 mins read

What is IVF treatmentThe first reported birth of a child conceived by ‘in Vitro’ fertilization (IVF) was in 1978.

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Amendments to the Cyprus Citizenship Programme
20 September 2019 | 2 mins read

On 25 July 2019 the Council of Ministers has decided a number of amendments to the Cyprus Citizenship Programme, which aims to exclude politically exposed persons from the right to apply for the acquisition of - Read More...