Inheritance
Inheritance and estate planning - wills, trusts, and passing on wealth to the next generation.
Austrian Inheritance Tax 2026 — Abolished, Property Levies
Austria abolished Erbschaftsteuer 2008 — no inheritance tax but Grunderwerbsteuer 0.5-3.5% on inherited property, foundation reporting, cross-border heirs.
Read more →Belgian Inheritance Tax 2026 — Regional Guide
Belgium droits de succession 2026: Flanders/Wallonia/Brussels regional rates 3-65%, spouse family home exempt, children 3-30%, filing 4 months from death.
Read more →Irish Inheritance Tax 2026 — CAT Capital Acquisitions Tax
Ireland CAT 2026: 33% rate, Group A €400,000 (child), Group B €40,000 (sibling/niece), Group C €20,000 (stranger), dwelling-house relief, pay-and-file 31 Oct.
Read more →Dutch Inheritance Tax 2026 — Erfbelasting Guide
Complete guide to Dutch erfbelasting 2026: spouse €795,156 exemption, child €25,490, rates 10/20/30/40%, family home rules, filing 8 months, cross-border heirs.
Read more →Portuguese Inheritance Tax 2026 — Imposto do Selo Guide
Portugal abolished inheritance tax 2004 — Imposto do Selo 10% flat for non-direct heirs, Class 1 (spouse/children/parents) fully exempt, filing 3 months.
Read more →French Inheritance Tax 2026 — Droit de Succession Guide
Complete guide to French droit de succession 2026: spouse exempt, child €100k allowance, rates 5-45%, sibling 35-45%, Pacte Dutreil and assurance-vie planning.
Read more →German Inheritance Tax 2026 — Erbschaftsteuer Guide
Complete guide to German Erbschaftsteuer 2026: tax classes I/II/III, spouse €500k allowance, child €400k, rates 7-50%, Familienheim exemption, planning.
Read more →Italian Inheritance Tax 2026 — Imposta di Successione
Italian imposta di successione 2026: 4% spouse/children rate above €1m allowance, 6% siblings, 8% non-relatives, plus property registration tax explained.
Read more →Spanish Inheritance Tax 2026 — ISD & Regional Guide
Complete guide to Spanish ISD 2026: 7.65-34% national rates, regional variations, Madrid/Andalusia 99% bonificación, multipliers and cross-border planning.
Read more →UK Inheritance Tax 2026 — IHT, 7-Year Rule & Allowances
Complete guide to UK Inheritance Tax 2026: £325k nil-rate band, £175k residence band, 40% rate, 7-year rule on lifetime gifts and taper relief explained.
Read more →Digital Estate Planning: How to Organize Your Finances for Loved Ones (2026)
A complete guide to digital estate planning. Learn how to organize bank accounts, investments, crypto, passwords, and insurance so your loved ones can access everything when needed.
Read more →Inheritance Tax in Poland 2026: Rates, Exemptions & How to Minimize What You Owe
Complete guide to inheritance tax in Poland 2026. Covers 3 tax groups, Group 0 family exemption, SD-Z2 form, rates by amount, real estate inheritance, business succession and step-by-step procedures.
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