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Articles and books on family inheritance and succession

Articles

For familiesThree Systems of Inheritance Law in Indonesia: Who Is Subject to WhichIndonesia recognises civil inheritance law (BW), Islamic law (KHI) and customary law. Learn which one applies to your family and why it matters.6 min readFamilies & professionalsWills, Gifts and Legacies: Differences, Limits and the Role of the NotaryWills, gifts and legacies are often confused. Understand the differences, the limits of the reserved portion and the one-third rule in the KHI, and the role of the notary.6 min readFamilies & professionalsCertificate of Inheritance: Who Issues It and What Has ChangedA certificate of inheritance can be made by the heirs with the village head and sub-district head, a notary, the BHP or a court. Learn the forms and the rule changes since 2021.6 min readFamilies & professionalsJoint Marital Property, Marriage Agreements and Their Effect on InheritanceBefore an estate is divided, joint marital property must be separated first. Understand gono-gini, marriage agreements after Constitutional Court Decision 69/2015, and their effect.6 min readFamilies & professionalsForeign National Heirs and Mixed Marriages: Inherited Land and the One-Year LimitA foreign national heir still has the right to inherit, but cannot hold freehold title to land. Understand the one-year limit in the UUPA and how to plan for it.7 min readFamilies & professionalsInheritance Tax in Indonesia: What Is Exempt and What You Still PayAn inheritance is not subject to income tax, but transferring land title still requires an SKB and BPHTB. A short guide to inheritance tax and how to report it in your tax return.6 min readFamilies & professionalsFamily Business Succession: Keeping the Business Going Across GenerationsWhy family businesses struggle to last across generations, how shares in a limited liability company are inherited, the role of the GMS, and how to prepare a successor early.6 min readFor familiesFamily Governance: Starting a Family Charter and a Family CouncilA practical guide to family governance for Indonesian families: drafting a family charter, forming a family council, and setting rules for making decisions.6 min readFor familiesLiquidity for Heirs: So Assets Need Not Be Sold in a HurryThe role of life insurance, emergency funds and financial planning in giving heirs access to cash, plus the bank accounts and digital assets that are often forgotten.6 min readFamilies & professionalsInheritance Disputes: Causes, Routes to Resolution, and How to Prevent ThemCommon causes of inheritance disputes in Indonesian families, the routes of family deliberation, mediation and the District or Religious Court, and the preventive steps you can take.7 min read

Books

Books by the founders

Financial StoryMohamad Andoko
Manage Your Cashflow Manage Your LifeMohamad Andoko
Prinsip-Prinsip Hukum dalam PerkawinanDr. Risen Yan Piter
Perencanaan Distribusi KekayaanDr. Risen Yan Piter
7 Kesalahan Umum dalam Perencanaan WarisanDr. Risen Yan Piter
Satu Cara Pintar Belajar WarisanDr. Risen Yan Piter
Perlindungan Hukum dalam Perkawinan CampurDr. Risen Yan Piter
Merencanakan Warisan Itu Tidak MudahDr. Risen Yan Piter

Covers, publishers and where to buy: to follow. The books are in Indonesian.