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Need to know: The UK’s Foreign Spouse Exemption, the tax issue you don’t hear about
I last covered this topic many years ago, so it is time for an update. If you are a Brit with a foreign husband or wife, or you are not British but are married to a Brit, this article is … Continue reading
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Need to know: How to plan for the worst when living in the UAE
This article is designed to give you an overview of the sensible and practical steps that you should take to protect yourself and your family while resident in the UAE. I have written about each of these topics before, on … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai financial advice, Dubai wills, Expat wills UAE, family matters, family protection, Living in UAE, offshore bank account, Sharia Law, sharia law UAE, UAE, UAE frozen bank account, UAE Life, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family
I have published articles on this topic before but in light of the changes to the personal status laws in the UAE in 2020, this has been updated to cover the new rules. This also includes the minor amendments for … Continue reading
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Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, Financial planning for women, independent financial adviser, UAE, UAE inheritance law, UAE law, UAE property, UAE wills, UK Inheritance Tax, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Five Financial Tips for New Parents
When you have a child, you get lots of advice and tips from everyone but one area that tends to be overlooked is the financial aspect. In the excitement of impending parenthood, or the crazy first few months (or years!), … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, financial tips, Independent financial advice in the UAE, money matters, new parents, UAE, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family
Due to changes in legislation, this article has been updated and rewritten to so please see the latest one. https://financialuae.me/2020/11/17/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-to-protect-your-family-november-2020/ Thank you
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, independent financial adviser, professional advice, Sharia Law, temporary guardianship Dubai, UK wills, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Expats in The UAE & Money. 10 mistakes you want to avoid
It is not uncommon for expats for make a few financial mistakes when they move to another country but proper planning, research and the right advice will mean you do the right things. This is a list of the most … Continue reading
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Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, currency transfers, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat life insurance, expat pensions, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, life assurance, life insurance, life insurance dubai, UK pension, UK tax, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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News: Beneficial changes for DIFC Wills
The DIFC Wills Service Centre (formerly called the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry) has confirmed changes to the rules (the Amendments) which will come into effect from 30th June 2019. This is good news for anyone with UAE assets. There … Continue reading
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Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, DIFC wills, Dubai financial advice, Dubai news, Dubai wills, expat financial advice, expat financial planning, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Keren Bobker, Wills, wills in Dubai, Wills in the UAE
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Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family
This article has been superseded, Please see this revised one. published 30th March 2020 Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family – March 2020 As with most matters, personalised advice is required based on your specific … Continue reading
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Tagged British Expats, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Sharia & wills, sharia law UAE, UAE wills, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Seminars: Financial Planning for Women
As there are always questions about these issues, a colleague and I will be running two seminars on the topic of Financial Planning for Women. Monday 9th February, 10am, Jumeirah Islands Club Tuesday 10th February, 7pm, Holborn office, Tecom Despite … Continue reading
What happens if you don’t have a will?
If you don’t have a will when you die, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according to the law, instead of how you want them to be. This can mean they pass to someone you hadn’t intended, … Continue reading