Dossier
heirs
Coverage of heirs in the Nexus archive.
- ‘We already have wills’: We’re in our 60s with $1.5 million. How do we prevent family drama among our heirs?
A couple in their 60s with $1.5 million seeks to avoid family disputes among their heirs. They express concerns about the probate process being lengthy, public, and expensive.
- Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
Billions of euros are held in dormant bank accounts in Germany, with heirs unaware of their existence. A lack of a central register and ongoing debates between banks and politicians over who should control the funds are central issues.
- Who owns the billions in Germany's 'forgotten accounts'?
Billions of euros are stored in dormant bank accounts in Germany, with heirs unaware of their existence. Banks and politicians are debating who should manage the funds due to the absence of a central register.