The tax service has issued an invoice seeking the payment of a debt amounting to 77,700 rubles tied to the late singer Yuri Shatunov, according to reports from kp.ru. The coverage indicates that the musician faced penalties related to income taxes and late payments, in addition to penalties linked to an unpaid property tax in Moscow, a matter that dates back to 2018 when Shatunov was named in a case in the capital.
Legal experts note that any heirs should be aware that inheriting an estate often means taking on not just assets but also the associated liabilities. Lawyer Mikhail Alekseev pointed out that debts survive the death of their debtor and can pass to the closest relatives. He explained that the inheritance process frequently involves disputes and court proceedings, a situation that can stretch out for years. During this period, the obligation to settle the debt remains in effect, and the person who receives the property bears the responsibility to extinguish these financial obligations. This dynamic can significantly affect how an estate is managed and how heirs plan their future finances. (kp.ru)
Earlier, Shatunov’s representatives or associates denied rumors that funds were being gathered tosupport the musician’s family, emphasizing that no such fundraising effort was underway. The public conversation around the case continues to unfold as authorities and heirs navigate the complexities of tax liabilities linked to posthumous matters and estate administration. It remains to be seen how these debts will be resolved within the broader framework of inheritance law and the specific circumstances surrounding Shatunov’s estate. (kp.ru)