SloveniaA couple from Chile, Anselmo Pérez and Alicia Briones, left their children a current account at Banco Itaú in the Biobio region. However, accessing the inheritance became a prolonged legal battle. The children repeatedly contacted the bank over four years to check the account status, request funds, and settle the inheritance. Despite multiple requests, bank employees systematically refused to provide information about the deceased parents' account. In May 2025, after initial legal actions, Banco Itaú finally acknowledged the existence of the account containing approximately 100,000 euros. However, the bank claimed the funds had already been donated to Chilean volunteer firefighters under a law governing inherited debts, which applies if an account remains inactive for two years. The heirs’ lawyer, Juan Carlos Tapia, disputes this, arguing the bank initially informed them of the funds in 2020, leading them to believe the inheritance was imminent. After further legal action, a lower court ruled that the bank improperly used the statute of limitations, as the heirs had actively sought information since 2021. The court ordered the bank and the firefighters’ organization to return the 1
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of both parties' positions, bank representatives asserting they followed the law and the heirs challenging the legality of the donation. There is no clear ideological framing or emphasis on specific political agendas. The focus remains on the legal dispute and其
