ContentThe new EU Succession Regulation (EU) No 650/2012, which aims to ameliorate and simplify international inheritance rules, is applicable since 17 August 2015. Due to various uncertainties it still provides for new challenges in cross-border estate planning.After nearly one year of experience with the Regulation, this seminar will discuss key practical problems for cross-border estates on the basis of real cases and case-studies. Active participation of the participants will be encouraged through a workshop format.Key topicsProtection of family members, reserved portion and choice of lawHabitual residence of the deceased: definition and doubtsThe interplay of succession law with property, matrimonial property and company law: some intricaciesEuropean Certificate of Succession: a success story?Relation to non-participating Member States and third statesWho should attend?Lawyers in private practice and notaries involved in succession planning, tax lawyers.