Bakker DeLaCruz represents today's diverse and internationally mobile families. We can help you solve problems unique to your situation. For example, who will administer your estate if your spouse is not a US citizen or permanent resident? Did you know that your non-US citizen spouse will not benefit from the unlimited marital deduction from estate taxes? Do you have assets in multiple countries? What will happen to your child who has established roots in the US if something happens to you? Bakker DeLaCruz also helps Personal Representatives and beneficiaries navigate the process of probate administration.

Bakker DeLaCruz also assists those in need of domicile planning. Are you a non-US permanent resident? Do you only live in the US part time? You may need to take steps to document your non-US domicile for various reasons, including avoiding US taxation of worldwide assets or avoiding invalidation of provisions in your will in contradiction with state law. We carefully examine your situation and coordinate with advisors in the competing domicile jurisdiction to document your domicile decision. Bakker DeLaCruz also advises Dutch citizens on the various treaties affecting/benefiting them with regard to tax and social security issues.

Bakker DeLaCruz can also assist you in the proper preparation, execution and registration of your international will in the District of Columbia.