Is it possible for a non-US citizen to inherit an estate in the US left to that person by a US citizen?
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Is it possible for a non-US citizen to inherit an estate in the US left to that person by a US citizen?
Asked on January 13, 2012 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Citizenship has nothing at all to do with inheriting from a person. In other words, the law can not limit a persons ability to bequeath - give - their assets to another just becuase they are not a citizen of the same country. It does make it a bit harder to administer the estate and there may be tax ramifications on both ends but that would not limit your ability to inherit. Good luck.
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