You can get free, independent and personal advice on your financial affairs in confidence.

The Data Protection Act applies to the electronic processing of personal data.

Child pension is paid for children under 18 if either parent is deceased or has a disability pension, old-age pension or medical- and rehabilitation allowance.

Points are awarded for traffic violations and are entered in a record of drivers' driving record kept by the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police.

The heirs may divide the estate themselves and this is called the private transfer of the estate and must be completed within one year from the death.

Inheritance tax is 10% of the total value of all financial assets and assets, less debts and funeral costs