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Search interest around inheritance is climbing in Russia, with the topic ranking near the top of search results. Inheritance law covers how property, savings and assets pass to relatives after a death, and Russians appear to be actively looking up rules on wills, mandatory shares and registration of inherited property. The surge likely reflects ongoing public questions about paperwork, taxes and family disputes over estates.
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The long-running Agnelli inheritance battle is back in the spotlight, with reports that the Elkann brothers have diverged over their legal representation: Lapo Elkann has switched to the law firm Chiomenti. The dispute centres on the estate of the late Gianni Agnelli and the claims of his daughter Margherita Agnelli against her mother Marella Agnelli's heirs, with French media group Lagardère also drawn into the family fight.
- 3401(k) and IRA Beneficiary Rules Diverge Sharply, Experts Warn▼Name Your Two Kids on a 401(k), and Federal Law Can Hand It to Your Spouse Anyway. Name the Same Two Kids on an IRA, and They Get Every Dollar
Federal law can override the beneficiary listed on a 401(k) and pass the money to the account holder's spouse, while an IRA listed to children follows the named beneficiaries exactly. The difference stems from rules treating 401(k) plans as spousal-rights plans under ERISA, meaning two kids named on a 401(k) may receive nothing. Financial writers are urging savers to understand the distinction when planning inheritances.