International Estate Planning Essentials

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 2m

Planning your estate across borders? It’s not just about wills anymore—citizenship, residency, and global assets twist the rules on gift and estate taxes. U.S. spousal gifts have limits if your partner isn’t a citizen, and moving abroad can shrink your U.S. tax exemption while foreign laws govern overseas property. Trusts may not work overseas, so you need local legal help to make sure your plan holds up everywhere. For big estates, a QDOT can help defer taxes when assets go to a non-citizen spouse. Don’t guess—get expert advice in every country where you have assets. Support the show:Get a…