Using Communauté Universelle to Protect a Spouse in France

Using Communauté Universelle to Protect a Spouse in France

Succession planning for a UK couple living in France   The situation. Mr and Mrs Brown* are retired British nationals who have lived in France since 2010. Mr Brown has two adult children from a previous marriage and Mrs Brown has one. Their assets include a...
Mind the Advice Gap: The Hidden Risks Facing Britons in France

Mind the Advice Gap: The Hidden Risks Facing Britons in France

How Brexit Created a Financial ‘No Man’s Land’   You may no longer have legal access to financial advice for UK assets.  The problem. Brits living in France often don’t realise that post-Brexit rules have cut them off from their UK financial advisers. While...
What you need to know about the UK’s New Residency Tax Rule

What you need to know about the UK’s New Residency Tax Rule

The problem. As of April 2025, UK residents have been taxed on worldwide income and gains, whether or not funds enter the UK. While many Britons thought they’d left UK inheritance tax (IHT) behind, their exposure can now last 10 years. The changes. Here’s what the new...