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When a Korean National Dies in Taiwan: Korean Law Picks the Heirs, Taiwan Taxes the Local Estate
When a Korean national living in Taiwan dies there, Korean law generally decides the heirs, while Taiwan taxes only Taiwan assets and limits the deductions.
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Does a U.S. Will or Living Trust Reach a Taipei Apartment and a Taiwan Bank Account?
A U.S. will and revocable living trust do not, on their own, transfer a Taipei apartment or a Taiwan bank deposit. Taiwan law tests each document separately.
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Renouncing a Taiwanese Parent's Debts From Japan: The Three-Month Deadline
A child in Japan can renounce a Taiwanese parent's debts only in a Taiwan court, within three months. Document authentication in Japan does not stop that clock.
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Dying Without a Will in Taiwan: Who Inherits, in What Order, and How Much
With no will in Taiwan, the spouse inherits with one rank of relatives, and that rank sets the spouse's share. Renunciation does not trigger representation.
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Taiwan Estate Tax in 2026: The Figures, and Who Pays on Gifts Made Before Death
How Taiwan taxes the estate of a resident who dies in 2026: the NT$13.33 million exemption, deductions and rates, plus the new rule on gifts before death.
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Taiwan Property Still in a Late Parent's Name: What Happens If the Heirs Do Not Register
Taiwan gives heirs six months to register inherited land. A fine may follow, then notice and listed management after a year, and a public tender 15 years later.
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Inheriting a Taiwan Bank Account From the U.S.: What to Check Before Signing a Power of Attorney
Before signing a power of attorney in the U.S., confirm the Taiwan bank’s inheritance requirements, the agent’s powers, and the document-authentication route.
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Inheriting Taiwan Property as a Foreigner: Which Law Applies and How Land Is Registered
Foreign heirs to a Taiwan estate must check which country’s succession law applies, limits on foreigners holding land, and why estate tax clearance comes first.
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Taiwan Inheritance and Parental Rights: A Guide for Surviving Families
Taiwan inheritance, residual-property claims, and parental rights over a minor are separate processes after death. Cross-border families should not merge them.
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