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The number of firearms from inheritances in Finland is rapidly increasing as the large elder population passes away, posing challenges for authorities and raising concerns about potential illegal access to these weapons.

The article advises individuals receiving Universal Credit on how to inform the Department for Work and Pensions about changes in savings due to gifts, inheritances, or other income.

The analysis discusses the need for taxing capital, including inheritances, to address intergenerational inequality in Australia.

Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announces a significant reform package aimed at closing budget gaps and increasing taxation on large inheritances.

Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announces a major reform package aimed at closing budget gaps and increasing taxes on large inheritances.

This article discusses the taxation implications of giving money or property to children before death in Spain.

Spain has seen a record number of housing inheritances in 2025, with over 208,000 transactions reported, marking a significant trend influenced by the aging property-owning population.

Guillermo Cruz Arana discusses the complexities of inheritances and the importance of ensuring that properties are properly documented in wills.

In a podcast episode, experts discuss the implications of the significant intergenerational wealth transfer expected in Australia, where rising house prices force many to rely on inheritances to secure home ownership.

American pianist Adam Tendler will perform his European premiere of the program 'Inheritances' in Riga.

Many people in Finland overlook the importance of discussing inheritance with their loved ones before a division occurs, which can lead to disputes.

The Constitutional Court of Spain has affirmed that the cadastral value can be used as a reference for calculating taxes related to property transactions, donations, and inheritances.

Lawyers discuss the significant changes introduced by Complementary Law 227 affecting tax on inheritances and donations in Brazil.

The article discusses the complexities of handling inheritances, including both assets and debts, and the options heirs have.

Philipp Türmer, the Juso chairman, advocates for increased taxes on inheritances and capital gains while accusing the Union of protecting the wealthy, calling for his party to engage in 'class struggle.'

In Spain, animals are increasingly being included and protected in inheritances due to the Animal Welfare Law, leading to discontent among some skeptical heirs.

The Government has decided not to update the coefficients for municipal capital gains taxes on real estate sales and inheritances for 2026, reversing previous plans to penalize speculative real estate operations.

Elfriede Blauensteiner poisoned elderly men to acquire their inheritances, raising questions about her transformation into a serial killer, as revealed by court documents.

A new study reveals that thousands of UK families might be entitled to unclaimed inheritances linked to common surnames.

Media scholar Norbert Bolz criticizes the SPD's proposed inheritance tax reform called 'FairErben,' arguing that demanding tax increases during an economic downturn is ill-advised.

High inheritance taxes can stifle entrepreneurship, and a proposed plan by the SPD to tax larger business inheritances is causing concern among entrepreneurs.

The Social Democrats aim to tax large inheritances more heavily, but lack a detailed plan with specific rates, presenting mostly market-friendly content that raises many questions upon closer inspection.

The SPD proposes a new inheritance tax plan that exempts inheritances up to one million euros per person, aiming to boost political momentum and promote fairer distribution, though tax rates remain undecided.

The SPD plans to reform inheritance tax by imposing higher taxes on large inheritances while providing tax relief on smaller amounts, amidst criticism from the CDU.

A conflict over inheritance tax erupts at the beginning of the year as the SPD pushes for higher taxes on large inheritances, which the CSU labels as 'absurd' during their retreat in Seeon.

The SPD parliamentary group demands higher taxes on high earners and inheritances, claiming that collaboration with the Union is impossible due to fundamentally different viewpoints, as stated by Peter Tiede, chief political author at 'Bild'.

The SPD is set to propose higher inheritance taxes following a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court as part of ongoing domestic political reforms.

The SPD is proposing reforms to inheritance tax aiming to increase taxes on very large inheritances while protecting business assets in light of a recent Constitutional Court ruling.

The SPD aims to introduce a reform proposal to tax extremely high inheritances more fairly, balancing this with protections for business assets following a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court.

The examination of the 2026 finance bill resumes in the National Assembly, highlighting deputies' budget proposals aimed at taxing the wealthy.

In Spain, charitable wills have increased, with organizations raising 48 million euros last year from inheritances as individuals like Mercedes choose to donate portions of their estate to NGOs instead of family members.