Common scenario
American Heir Inherits a Swedish Apartment
A person living in the United States learns that a Swedish relative owned an apartment or cooperative apartment in Sweden.
The first conversation is free for up to 30 minutes and available by phone, video, or in person. No documents are required before the call. Consultations are subject to an initial matter and conflict review. Contacting the firm does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Typical questions
Issues to clarify before choosing the next step.
- Who has authority to access, insure, maintain, sell, or transfer the apartment?
- Is the Swedish estate inventory prepared and registered?
- Do all heirs agree on sale, valuation, contents, and distribution?
- Does a U.S. proceeding or tax adviser need information from Sweden?
This is a scenario guide, not a description of a particular client result. The correct route depends on the actual documents, estate parties, assets, banks, and jurisdictions.
First-call preparation
Bring the facts into focus.
People
Who died, who may inherit, who represents the estate, and who is already involved?
Documents
What wills, inventories, powers of attorney, bank letters, or court documents exist?
Assets
What Swedish banks, property, accounts, or other assets are part of the matter?
A Swedish estate with a U.S. connection?
Start with a free 30-minute conversation.
No documents are needed before the first call.