Background & Purpose

When someone passes away, an official document listing their assets and debts, known as an estate inventory, must normally be created and registered with the authorities.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed introducing digital submission options for estate inventories and death estate reports, removing the requirement for certified paper copies, and updating terminology by renaming the estate appraisers.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal, making digital submission of estate inventories a reality.

Does this affect you?

  • Next of kin: Can handle the administration of a deceased relative's estate more easily through digital submission channels.
  • Estate appraisers: Will be officially referred to as 'förrättningspersoner' when conducting estate inventories.

In Practice

  • Estate inventories and death estate reports can be submitted electronically to the Swedish Tax Agency.
  • Traditional paper submission remains available for anyone who prefers or needs it.
  • The requirement to submit certified paper copies of the estate inventory is removed.
  • The official title for the individuals conducting the inventory is changed to 'förrättningspersoner'.