
Inheritance in the USUS SanctionsSeptember 9, 2026
OFAC License for Inheritance: When an Heir Needs One
The three configurations that turn an estate into a sanctions matter
An OFAC license for inheritance is needed far less often than clients fear. There is no general embargo on dealings with Russia by US persons, and most cross-border estates close without a single filing in Washington. The procedural side of those files, like deadlines, powers of attorney, currency control, and bank...