Greek Inheritance Law: How to Accept an Inheritance in Greece with a Will – Legal Services for Greek-Americans
Inheritance Acceptance in Greece with a Will – Legal Services for Greek-Americans
If you are a Greek-American looking for information on inheritance acceptance in Greece with a will, our law firm, E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, specializes in Greek inheritance law and handles the entire legal process remotely so you don’t have to travel to Greece. We offer online consultations to discuss your case and manage inheritance cases across Greece and Cyprus. Contact us at +13474034789 Language of communication: Greek.
Inheritance Acceptance in Greece with a Will – What You Need to Know
Greek inheritance law is governed by the Greek Civil Code and applies to estates located in Greece. If a will exists, the estate is distributed according to the testator’s wishes, provided it does not violate the forced heirship rules, which protect close relatives such as children and spouses.
Step-by-Step Process for Inheritance Acceptance in Greece for Greek-Americans
1. Will Verification: The will must be validated and published at the competent Greek court or notary office.
2. Issuance of Certificates: Necessary documents include the death certificate and certificate of no renunciation.
3. Filing the Inheritance Tax Declaration: Heirs must submit an inheritance tax declaration to the Greek tax authorities within six months (or twelve months if residing abroad).
4. Legal Acceptance of the Inheritance: The heir must sign an inheritance acceptance deed before a notary and register the ownership in the Land Registry or Cadastral Office.
Types of Inheritance Acceptance
– Simple Acceptance: The heir accepts both assets and debts of the estate.
– Acceptance with the Benefit of Inventory: The heir limits liability only to the value of the inherited assets.
Why Choose E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC for Your Inheritance Case?
✔ Specialized in Greek inheritance cases for Greek-Americans
✔ Remote legal process – No need to travel to Greece
✔ Handling inheritance cases across Greece and Cyprus
✔ Collaboration with Greek notaries and tax consultants for fast processing
✔ Online legal consultations – Book an appointment easily
Contact our law firm E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC via email at info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com or +13474034789 and one of our specialized associates will guide you through your case language of communication, preferably Greek.