INHERITANCE LAW
Succession law deals with how a deceased individual’s property is distributed. A proper succession (will) must determine which individuals or legal entities are the rightful heirs and summon them to the succession. Once the succession is arranged, all heirs must decide how to best distribute the inheritance and must manage the inheritance appropriately according to law. If the deceased does not leave a will, the Civil Code lists procedures for identifying who receives the inheritance according to the principles of legitimate succession. Even if the deceased leaves a will, the law guarantees that a certain portion of the inheritance will go to close family members according to the principles of compulsory succession. A testamentary will is the primary means of communicating the deceased’s wishes after death regarding their property, but the will is still limited by law in its construction and demands. Α qualified lawyer can decisively assist you in the complex world of inheritances, wills, and legacies. We intervene not only in purely Greek cases but also in cases with international ramifications. If necessary, we can work in conjunction with foreign specialists.
