【环球财经】独居老人增多 日本无人继承遗产总额创新高

Core Insights - The total amount of unclaimed inheritance in Japan for the fiscal year 2024 reached 129.1 billion yen (approximately 5.87 billion RMB), marking a historical high since records began in the fiscal year 2013 [1] - The increase in unclaimed inheritance is attributed to the rising number of elderly individuals living alone, influenced by declining birth rates, an aging population, and a growing proportion of single individuals [1] - Legal provisions in Japan state that if a person dies without heirs or a will, their estate is claimed by the state after settling any outstanding taxes and funeral expenses [1] Financial Data - The amount received by the Japanese treasury from unclaimed estates in fiscal year 2024 is approximately 3.8 times that of the fiscal year 2013 [1] Societal Trends - The phenomenon of unclaimed inheritance is linked to various factors, including the increasing number of elderly individuals who may have legal heirs but choose not to claim the inheritance due to age-related reasons [1] - Legal experts suggest that the number of elderly individuals without heirs is likely to continue increasing, although they can opt to create wills to bequeath their assets to caregivers or charitable organizations [1]