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Swedish legal documents, explained
Living in Sweden and not sure which document you need? These plain-English guides explain the most common Swedish legal documents, the rules under Swedish law, and how to create one online.
TestamenteWhat a Swedish will (testamente) is, when you need one, the legal requirements under Ärvdabalken, and the common mistakes internationals living in Sweden make.Read guide FramtidsfullmaktWhat a Swedish lasting power of attorney (framtidsfullmakt) is, when you need one, the legal form requirements, and the mistakes that make it invalid.Read guide SamboavtalWhat a Swedish cohabitation agreement (samboavtal) is, when you need one, the legal requirements under the Cohabitation Act, and the mistakes to avoid.Read guide ÄktenskapsförordA plain-English guide to the Swedish prenuptial agreement (äktenskapsförord): what it does, legal requirements, registration with Skatteverket, and common mistakes.Read guide SkuldebrevWhat a Swedish promissory note (skuldebrev) is, when you need one, the legal rules under the 1936 Act, interest, limitation periods, and common mistakes.Read guide AnställningsavtalWhat an anställningsavtal (Swedish employment contract) is, when it is needed, your legal rights under LAS, and the mistakes internationals most often make.Read guide AktieägaravtalA plain-English guide to the Swedish shareholders' agreement (aktieägaravtal): what it is, when you need one, the legal rules, and common mistakes to avoid.Read guide BodelningsavtalWhat a Swedish division of property agreement (bodelningsavtal) is, when it's legally required, the form rules, deadlines, and common mistakes to avoid.Read guide GåvobrevWhat a Swedish deed of gift (gåvobrev) is, when it's legally required, the form rules for property and spouses, registration, and common mistakes.Read guide HyresavtalA plain-English guide to the Swedish residential lease (hyresavtal) for internationals: what it is, the legal rules, notice periods, and common mistakes.Read guide
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