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National & Local

British historian: Litvinism is unfounded, but Belarusians rightly consider themselves heirs of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

A British historian argues that Litvinism, the theory claiming Belarus as the true Lithuania, is unfounded but acknowledges Belarusians' claims to the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Superannuation should be used for aged care, not inherited by next generation, aged care CEO says

The CEO of Uniting NSW and ACT advocates for wealthier Australians to utilize their superannuation for aged care rather than passing it on to heirs, aiming to alleviate pressures on the public care system.

Mar 21 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Inheritance Tax Causes Big Problems: Ari Cut Down Forests, Sami Took on Debt – 'Really Frustrating'

Inheritance tax is causing significant financial difficulties for many Finns who must pay it quickly, even when the inherited assets are not easily liquidated.

Mar 21 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In photos: all the guests at a meal of fashion, music, celebrities, and many heirs

An exclusive private dinner at the Michelin-starred Osaka restaurant in Palermo featured notable Argentinian celebrities and their families.

Mar 20 • 17:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chuck Norris died at 86: How much was his millionaire fortune and who are his heirs

Chuck Norris, the iconic actor and martial artist, passed away at the age of 86 on March 19, leaving behind a legacy of action films and a substantial fortune.

Mar 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important changes to personal income tax are now in effect: a specialist explains what to pay attention to

New changes to Lithuania's personal income tax law significantly reduce the holding period for tax exemptions on property sales, impacting homeowners and heirs.

Mar 19 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The low birth rate in Spain will drive the average inheritance up to 250,000 euros in about 20 years

Spain's declining birth rate is projected to result in an average inheritance of 250,000 euros in two decades, driven by fewer heirs and increasing wealth accumulation.

Mar 18 • 16:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Inheritance of Real Estate Made a Little Easier. New Regulations Are Already in Effect

New regulations in Poland simplify the process for heirs regarding real estate inheritance and updating property registers.

Mar 17 • 03:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Did a relative pass away last year and filed a tax return? As an heir, you must fill out several for them right away

The article discusses the tax obligations faced by heirs in Czechia when a relative passes away, highlighting the case of Jaroslav Oldřich who had to file tax returns for his deceased father.

Mar 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heirs are sentenced to rebuild historic mansion demolished in Southern Minas

Heirs of a historic 19th-century mansion in Carmo do Rio Claro, Brazil, have been ordered by the court to reconstruct the building and pay R$ 50,000 for collective moral damages after its illegal demolition.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Auctioning properties without heirs in CABA: what is available from U$S 19,400 and how to participate

The Ciudad Bank announces a new auction of used properties belonging to vacant inheritances in Buenos Aires.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

An elite of heirs is consolidating in China

China's rapid economic growth has led to a significant wealth accumulation, but the upcoming intergenerational transfer is poised to exacerbate inequality and privilege.

Mar 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Important changes for heirs starting March 17. These formalities will be handled by a notary

Starting March 17, new regulations in Poland will simplify the property inheritance process by allowing notaries to handle property registration formalities directly.

Mar 15 • 05:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The inheritance hunters looking for owners of empty apartments in Madrid: "We have made many people rich"

Lorenzo Navarro and his son Guillermo are investigating empty apartments in Madrid to find rightful heirs for deceased owners without known descendants.

Mar 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Santa Catarina family has seven billionaire grandchildren on the Forbes list; meet the Voigts, heirs of WEG

The Voigt family, heirs to the Brazilian multinational WEG, boasts seven billionaire grandchildren, all of whom are shareholders in the company.

Mar 12 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court confirms that the Pazo de Meirás belongs to the State

The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that the Pazo de Meirás is the property of the State, while also granting the heirs of dictator Francisco Franco the right to compensation for maintenance expenses during their ownership.

Mar 12 • 09:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Inheritance worth 56 billion euros. Who will lead the Italian luxury giant?

The heirs of Leonardo Del Vecchio, founder of EssilorLuxottica, have reached a compromise on succession, concluding a longstanding dispute that affected the operations of the Italian eyewear manufacturer.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Succession Law: what happens to property if there are no heirs

The article discusses what occurs with inherited property in Argentina when no heirs can be located, highlighting the laws and processes involved.

Mar 10 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heirs of Walmart, L'Oreal and Koch Inc.: who are the richest women in the world according to Forbes

Alice Walton is named the richest woman in the world according to Forbes, with a fortune of $134 billion.

Mar 10 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inheritance Law: the list of legitimate heirs when there is no will

This article discusses the legal provisions in Argentina regarding legitimate heirs when a person dies without leaving a will.

Mar 4 • 22:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Can vacant houses be predicted? The increasing possibility of children's current residences and family structure

A study reveals that the distance of heirs’ residences significantly influences whether inherited homes become vacant, with over 70% likelihood if heirs live outside the prefecture.

Mar 4 • 21:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Heirs of a painting asked the museum for help in identifying the artist. The answer solved a 65-year-old mystery

Experts using new technology have confirmed that a missing masterpiece was actually painted by the young Rembrandt, despite 20th-century doubts.

Mar 4 • 06:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

A Cast of Heirs. Who Are the Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren of Celebrities Acting in the Series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

The article discusses the notable cast of the miniseries 'Love Story,' focusing on the descendants of celebrities portraying characters related to JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The Heirs of Khamenei Do Not Show Signs of Surrender – and Are Trying to Maximize Damage to the Israeli Home Front

Israel's opening military move alongside the United States against Iran signals a significant operational success, with key Iranian leaders targeted, though the ultimate outcome of the conflict remains uncertain.

Mar 1 • 18:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Exiles and Khamenei's Heirs Operate on Different Frequencies

Exiled Iranians are hopeful that the death of Ayatollah Khamenei could lead to a regime change, while Muslim governments remain indifferent.

Mar 1 • 16:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New allegations against Michael Jackson: the star's heirs must respond in Los Angeles courts

New allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking have been made against Michael Jackson, requiring his heirs to respond in court.

Feb 28 • 20:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The bishops who confront Vox: from labeling its members as 'ideological heirs' of Francoism to calling Abascal 'xenophobic'

Spanish bishops have started to openly confront the far-right party Vox, labeling them as ideological heirs of Francoism and denouncing leader Santiago Abascal's xenophobic rhetoric.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister limits imperial succession to 'male heirs only,' though this is not stated in the cited report

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that imperial succession should be limited to male heirs only, while referencing a report that does not explicitly support this claim.

Feb 27 • 11:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Three Types of Gifts – Which One to Close? Notary Explains

The article discusses the complexities surrounding gift contracts and the potential for them to be contested under Latvian law, particularly emphasizing the rights of legal heirs.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

German museum returns sculpture stolen by Nazis from man killed in concentration camp

A German museum is returning the 'Dancing Girls Fountain', a sculpture stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish businessman, to his heirs after a lengthy legal battle.

Feb 23 • 11:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Proposal for estates without heirs to go to a public welfare fund

A proposal has been made in the Icelandic parliament for a new public welfare fund that would receive assets from estates with no legal heirs, as proposed by MP Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir.

Feb 23 • 08:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Heirs of Rock: They Are Grandchildren of a Music Legend, Have Their Own Band, and Are Conquering the World of Cinema and Fashion

Angelo and Benicio Mutti Spinetta, grandsons of Argentine music legend Luis Alberto Spinetta, are carving out their own careers in music, cinema, and fashion.

Feb 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

$35 Million Settlement to Compensate Victims and Close the 'Class Action'

The heirs of Jeffrey Epstein have agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing two of his former advisors of facilitating his sex trafficking of young women and teenagers.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Epstein, agreement between heirs and victims: up to 35 million dollars in compensation

The heirs of Jeffrey Epstein have agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve pending legal claims from potential victims of the convicted sex offender.

Feb 20 • 08:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

VIMAgazine: The unseen world of the heirs of five powerful families - This Sunday with VIMA

The new BHMAGAZINO will be released this Sunday, February 22, revealing the secrets of heirs from five powerful families dominating the global fashion industry.

Feb 20 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessmen have 15 days to vacate the area of an old hospital in MT after court decision

A court in Brazil granted a 15-day notice for businessmen to vacate a site of the former Santa Tereza Hospital in Cuiabá, favoring the heirs of the property.

Feb 19 • 23:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A large fortune can be left to descendants completely tax-free – many have not yet realized these benefits of the tax reform

The recent changes to inheritance tax in Finland may allow individuals to pass on their wealth to heirs without tax implications, though many are still unaware of these benefits.

Feb 19 • 10:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Seattle Seahawks are officially for sale, announce Paul Allen's heirs

The heirs of Paul Allen announced the formal sale of the Seattle Seahawks, stating it aligns with his wishes to allocate the proceeds for philanthropy.

Feb 19 • 02:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Globo launches documentary about fierce dispute over the inheritance of Pernambucanas stores

Globo is set to release a documentary exploring the intense inheritance battle among the heirs of Pernambucanas, a major retail chain in Brazil.

Feb 18 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

$36 million painting disputed by heirs of Hitler's refugee in Brazil

Heirs of a Jewish banker who fled Nazi Germany are claiming ownership of a valuable painting in a restitution process against a German museum.

Feb 18 • 16:03 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Simson scooter from GDR icon to banner of the far right. The heirs of the founders against the AfD

The Simson scooter, once a symbol of East Germany, is now being used by the far-right AfD party, prompting backlash from the founders' Jewish heirs.

Feb 18 • 08:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Heirs Energies ascent: Redefining Nigeria’s power and purpose

Heirs Energies is reshaping Nigeria's energy landscape by emphasizing African ownership and management of natural resources.

Feb 18 • 00:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How to avoid the pitfalls of tax documentation for residences

This article discusses the challenges and potential overtaxation that homeowners, renters, heirs, and students in Greece may face due to current tax documentation regulations and highlights the recent reduction in living standards assessments.

Feb 17 • 07:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sons of drug lords, elite athletes? US sanctions sports school for housing 'heirs' of two cartels

The IMG Academy in Florida faces sanctions from the U.S. Treasury for allegedly enrolling the children of Mexican drug cartels.

Feb 15 • 01:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Determining the heir of a debtor gives the creditor more time

A recent ruling clarifies the process for creditors seeking to recover debts from heirs of deceased individuals, emphasizing the role creditors play in initiating inheritance proceedings when heirs do not act.

Feb 13 • 12:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Gabito and The Helmet: the heirs of ‘El Panu’ in the Sicario apparatus of Los Chapitos

The article discusses the rise of Gabriel and Óscar Martínez Larios within the criminal operations following a power struggle in the Sinaloa cartel.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

What Epstein's will reveals, who are his heirs and what will they receive

Jeffrey Epstein's will, signed just two days before his death, reveals that he bequeathed millions to approximately 40 individuals, with a Belarusian dentist being the primary heir.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The heirs of Nino Bravo criticize the state of the artist's museum and open a dispute with a Spanish town hall

Nino Bravo's heirs are criticizing the management of his museum and entering into a dispute with the local town hall over maintenance issues.

Feb 10 • 23:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

War among heirs, institutional weakness and a mysterious will cross a collection filled with Fridas, Riveras, and Orozcos

The Gelman art collection, renowned for its significant works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is embroiled in a complex legal battle involving heirs and the impact of institutional instability.

Feb 10 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Judicial Struggle for the Inheritance of the Duchess of Medinaceli Continues

The Spanish court has ruled in favor of the Foundation managing the Duchess of Medinaceli's legacy, ensuring her wealth remains intact and not fragmented to pay her heirs 40.5 million euros.

Feb 10 • 12:56 UTC

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