Background & Purpose
When a person passes away in Sweden, their relatives or legal representatives must list all assets and debts in a document called an estate inventory. Previously, this paperwork had to be sent by physical mail, which was slow and required certified paper copies.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament voted to approve the government's proposal, making it possible to submit these documents digitally. The paper option will still be available for those who prefer it.
Does this affect you?
- Grieving relatives: They will experience a faster, simpler, and less bureaucratic process when managing the estate of a deceased family member.
- Legal and funeral professionals: Lawyers and funeral home staff can handle the paperwork digitally, saving time and reducing administrative costs.
In Practice
- You can submit estate inventories and death notifications electronically to the Swedish Tax Agency.
- You no longer need to send in certified paper copies of the inventory.
- The traditional paper-based submission process remains available for anyone who cannot or does not want to use the digital service.
- The official title of the independent witnesses who draw up the inventory will change to 'förrättningspersoner' (estate inventory facilitators).