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Discriminatory inheritance and gift tax regime for non-residents in Spain
Are non residents in Spain discriminated against where inheritance and gift tax is concerned? Are there any possibilities to ask for a refund of the taxes paid in the past? The tax treatment of non residents in Spain concerning inheritance and gift taxes could be...
What you need to know about inheritance and gift taxes in Spain
Issues arising when an inheritance or a gift involves non-resident individuals. Under Spanish regulations, mortis causa transfers and inter vivos gifts are subject to inheritance and gift tax (“IGT”). Spanish resident individuals are subject to IGT on their worldwide...
Do you have a claim against your ex-spouses estate, post-divorce?
In terms of Section 2B of the Wills Act 7 of 1953, if there is an existing will and either spouse dies within 3 months of the date of divorce, the ex-spouse will not receive any benefits allocated to him/her in terms of the will. If, however, the ex-spouse dies 3...
Is it beneficial to set up a trust for estate planning purposes?
Estate planning in your personal name Estate planning involves the effective structuring of assets so that they may be transferred to the people nominated by you, in your will, without paying unnecessary taxes or estate duty. Proper estate planning will also reduce...
Inherit Business Assets in Russia: Problems and Risks
Russian legislation does not provide any specific regulations to protect business assets after the death of testator which leads to impossibility to inherit business as a whole complex. There are risks of losing the business till the heirs accept the inheritance. For...
Islamic Inheritance Laws
The Indian laws of inheritance are religion specific and vary for Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. This article discusses in the law relating to inheritance in India pertaining Muslims. Laws of Inheritance for Muslims The law pertaining to inheritance among...
Hindu Inheritance Laws
The Indian laws of inheritance are privy to the general populace as per their religion. There different laws existing in India for inheritance vary for Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. Laws of Inheritance for Hindus The article discusses in detail the...
Christian Inheritance Laws
The Laws governing Inheritance among the Christians in India have been discussed in this article. The Indian Succession Act, 1925 provides for the inheritance laws for all other religions, including Christians. Law of Inheritance for Christians Christians have...
Indian Inheritance Laws
This article discusses the laws governing Inheritance in India. The Indian laws of inheritance are religion specific. There different laws existing in India for inheritance vary for Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. Inheritance laws in India The article...
Gender based succession in India
The laws governing Inheritance for Hindus in India have been segregated on the basis of gender. The gender specific laws of inheritance have been provided under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The article discusses in detail the various gender-specific provisions...
