[Jain and Chris]

Hi Deedee

I've just checked this with the Bulgarian lawyers who write for the magazine. They confirm that a British will would be accepted here regarding Bulgarian property. There is also the danger of having a will in each country, that one could cancel out the other.

I remember from working in a notarial office in France when we lived there that we dealt with several UK wills in relation to French property. All of which were accepted.

What do you mean by 'covers and protects'? If you mean can you do with your Bulgarian property whatever you want just as in the UK (i.e., leave it to anyone), then the key thing to remember is the difference between "movable" and "immovable" property with regard to Bulgaria, in particular the situation relating to reserved shares of heirs (Bulgarian Iheritance Act).

Inheritance is indeed a very complex issue - even more so these days with people owing property all over the world - and I recommend everyone to take proper professional advice. The last thing one needs at such a dreadful time is to be struggling with lawyers and trying to sort out if you even have a roof over your head.

Best wishes