Double taxation, different inheritance taxes, reporting obligations, and taxation of real estate capital gains

In inheritance, the deceased's debts are passed to his heirs according to a distribution criterion proportional to their respective shares, and not jointly and severally. This principle, often overlooked in practice, profoundly impacts both the position of the heirs and the strategies of creditors. This article analyzes the applicable legal framework, the main exceptions, and the role of acceptance with benefit of inventory as a means of asset protection.