Inheritance Law & Tax
Get essential insights on inheritance law in Korea, including wills, probate, and property distribution for foreigners. Learn from Simon, who has been handling inheritance and will cases for foreign clients since 2014, providing expert advice and guidance to navigate complex legal processes and protect your rights.
Constitutional Court Ruling Overturns Mandatory Korean Inheritance Law
Korea's Constitutional Court ruled current Civil Code provisions on compulsory inheritance are unconstitutional and in violation of the nation's constitution.
One of the Most Complex Inheritance Cases Handled by Pureum Law Office
This case was one of the most complex inheritance cases handled by Pureum Law Office. The deceased had multiple heirs: three in Korea and three in…
Case of Appointing a Special Representative for Minors in Inheritance Proceedings
This case involved a foreign client whose spouse passed away in Korea, necessitating an inheritance division agreement with the children. However, because the children were minors,…
Case of Obtaining Court Approval for Renunciation of Inheritance
This case involved obtaining court approval for the renunciation of inheritance. The client, residing abroad, faced a situation where their father, who lived in Korea, had…
Case of Probating a Norwegian Will for Property in Korea
This case involved a Norwegian client whose father had written a will in Norway, but the property mentioned in the will was located in Korea, necessitating…
Korea Inheritance Tax Advice in 2024 (How To Save It)
Korea Inheritance Tax Advice in 2024 Many of our foreign clients here at Pureum Law Office (PLO) have asked about Korea inheritance tax when we were…
Inheritance from wife in Korea
Inheritance from wife in Korea Inheritance from wife in Korea The client's Korean spouse died and her real estate holdings were the inheritance. Pureum Law…
Korean Inheritance Law (based on 2022 Korean Civil Code)
Korean Inheritance Law - Wills in Korea In a previous article, we talked about the legal effect of a will created in Korea by a foreigner…
Division of inheritance in Korea (Korean Civil Law article 1000, 1001, 1003 and 1009)
Division of inheritance in Korea This time we will talk more about the division of inherited property — division of inheritance in Korea — according to…
