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There is no statutory regime in the Cayman Islands that applies specifically to the treatment of digital assets for the purposes of succession. If Cayman Islands law governs succession

This guide to Cayman's private client sector includes commentary on tax, trusts, foundations and private wealth structures used within the jurisdiction, including charitable or philanthropic structures.

A trust is a legal arrangement which distinguishes between the legal and beneficial ownership of property. Legal ownership is transferred to a trustee who manages and administers the property...

The introduction of ATED in the UK has led to more trustees of family trusts holding UK residential real estate directly, rather than via an underlying company, creating additional risks and complications for both creditors and trustees.

Trustees can all too easily find themselves caught up in litigation in another jurisdiction given the increasingly international nature of offshore trusts.

As an autonomous British Overseas Territory, the legal framework of the Cayman Islands shares much in common with England and Wales (as well as other common law jurisdictions across the Commonwealth).

Marcus Staff verifies that trusts imposed by law aren't wagging the voluntary trust dog by cross-checking that principles laid down about constructive trusts...

In your jurisdiction, what pre-entry estate and gift tax planning can be undertaken? There are no estate or gift taxes in the Cayman Islands.

To what extent is domicile or habitual residence relevant in determining liability to taxation in your jurisdiction?...

The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents.