Guide by Juristbyrå Simon Dicksved
Swedish inheritance-law practice · U.S.-focused educational content
Updated: July 12, 2026
Where the Swedish side usually begins
A Swedish inheritance matter rarely begins with one universal answer. It begins by identifying the deceased person, the relevant family relationships, the place of residence, known wills, Swedish assets, and which institutions are asking for proof. A U.S. probate document may be important, but it does not automatically replace Swedish estate documentation. Likewise, a Swedish estate inventory may be essential for Swedish banks while a separate U.S. proceeding may still be required for American assets.
What the firm focuses on
Juristbyrå Simon Dicksved AB focuses on complete Swedish estate administration: estate inventories, estate distribution, authority documents, Swedish banks and assets, property, transfers, and communication with the people involved. Simon collaborates with U.S.-licensed attorneys and tax advisers when needed. He does not provide U.S. tax, U.S. probate, U.S. estate-planning, U.S. litigation, or U.S. family-law advice.
Why U.S. families need clear translation of the process
American families often search for Swedish probate, but the Swedish process is not simply a U.S. probate case in another country. Swedish concepts such as bouppteckning, dödsbo, arvskifte, dödsbodelägare, fullmakt, and boutredningsman each carry their own legal function. The practical task is to translate the process without pretending the two legal systems are identical.
Useful first-call checklist
- A short family and residence summary
- Known wills or estate-planning documents
- Swedish estate inventory or draft, if available
- Bank, property, or account information in Sweden
- Any U.S. probate or court documents already issued
- Names of heirs, representatives, and advisers
Start with a non-confidential summary. Do not send sensitive documents through a general website form.