Inheritance Law
We assist in matters related to the opening, acceptance, settlement and distribution of an estate, as well as in disputes between heirs, legatees, creditors and other interested parties. We provide legal support both in advance planning and out-of-court settlement of inheritance matters, and where necessary in court proceedings.
We advise clients on the available legal options for settling inheritance matters in light of the composition of the estate, the circle of heirs and the existence of testamentary dispositions. We assist in assessing the most appropriate approach to preserving and distributing estate assets, as well as in preparing the necessary applications, agreements, declarations and other documents related to succession.
We assist in determining the persons entitled to inherit, as well as the order and shares in which they inherit. We advise in cases of succession by law and by will, in situations involving competition between heirs and legatees, and where it is necessary to clarify the inheritance rights of specific persons.
We explain the methods and procedure for accepting an inheritance, including ordinary acceptance and acceptance under inventory, as well as the legal consequences of renunciation. We assist in preparing and filing the necessary declarations and documents before the court, and advise on issues related to liability for the deceased’s debts and the other legal and practical consequences of acceptance or renunciation.
We advise on matters related to testamentary dispositions, their types, form and legal effects. We assist in the preparation of wills, as well as in steps related to their publication, registration and contestation where necessary. We also provide legal assistance in disputes concerning the validity and effect of testamentary dispositions.
We assist in assessing whether the reserved share of an heir has been infringed and what options exist for its protection. We advise on the circle of persons entitled to a reserved share, the size of the disposable and reserved portions, and the consequences of gifts or wills made by the deceased. Where necessary, we prepare and take the relevant steps for restoration of the reserved share.
We assist in settling relations between heirs in relation to estate property, including the preparation of documents and negotiations for voluntary partition. We advise on the divisibility of the property, the rights of the participants and the possible methods for distributing the estate. Where no agreement can be reached, we also assist in matters related to judicial partition.
We provide procedural representation in inheritance disputes before the courts, including proceedings related to inheritance shares, acceptance and renunciation of inheritance, reserved shares, wills, division of inherited property and other succession rights. We assist in preparing claims, objections, submissions and other procedural documents and protect the client’s interests at all stages of the proceedings.
- an inheritance has been opened and you wish to clarify your rights;
- you need determination of inheritance shares;
- you are considering accepting or renouncing an inheritance;
- there is a will and you wish to assess its effect or validity;
- you believe your reserved share has been infringed;
- settlement or distribution of inherited property is required;
- a dispute has arisen between heirs or other interested parties;
- you need court protection in an inheritance matter.
Contact us for timely legal advice and professional assistance with your matter.
