H1: New Changes in Greek Inheritance Law – 2025 Reform Guide for Greeks in the U.S.
Are you a Greek citizen or of Greek descent living in the United States? Do you have property or inheritance rights in Greece? Then the upcoming 2025 changes to Greek inheritance law directly affect you.
At E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, we help Greeks abroad understand and manage their legal rights in Greece and Cyprus — with remote consultations, Greek-speaking lawyers, and case handling across all regions of Greece and Cyprus.
U.S. Phone: +13474034789
Email: info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
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H2: What’s Changing in Greek Inheritance Law in 2025?
The Greek government is preparing a major reform of inheritance law, expected to pass in 2025. The goal is to modernize the system, increase legal security, and reflect modern family and property dynamics.
Here are the key points Greek Americans need to know:
H3: 1. Holographic Wills Must Be Registered with a Notary
Until now, Greeks could write their own wills by hand (holographic) and store them privately. The new law introduces:
• Mandatory deposit of handwritten wills with a notary
•Inclusion of wills in a central digital registry
•Possible graphological analysis for authenticity
•Old holographic wills remain valid but discouraged
✅ This change prevents disputes, ensures authenticity, and protects the true wishes of the deceased.
H3: 2. The Reserved Share (“Nomimi Moira”) Stays Intact for Parents
There was public debate about removing parents’ inheritance rights. However, the new law maintains:
• The legal share of ascendants (parents) remains protected
• Slight adjustments to percentages may be allowed
•The spouse’s share remains unchanged
✅ A balance between respecting family structure and honoring the testator’s will.
✒️ H3: 3. Inheritance Agreements Become Legal in Greece
For the first time, inheritance contracts (κληρονομικές συμβάσεις) will be permitted. This means:
•You can agree in advance with your heirs on who receives what
•Requires notarization and witnesses
•Ideal for planning business succession or avoiding disputes
✅ This offers legal certainty and respects your long-term intentions.
H3: 4. Unmarried Partners Still Not Fully Protected
The reform does not grant full inheritance rights to unmarried partners (without a marriage or civil partnership). However:
• Temporary right to remain in shared residence is considered
•Legal protection possible if proof of long-term cohabitation is provided
✅ Legal advice is strongly recommended if you live with a partner in Greece but are not married.
H3: 5. Inheritance and Wills Will Go Digital
The new law introduces digital modernization:
• Electronic registration of wills and property inheritance
• Automatic syncing with Greek land registry and tax ID system (AFM)
•Faster, more transparent processing
✅ No more lost documents or lengthy bureaucratic delays.
H2: How E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC Can Help Greek Americans
We provide full legal support to Greeks abroad with inheritance matters in Greece and Cyprus.
✔️ Why choose us:
• We handle inheritance, wills, property, and tax declarations (E9)
• We serve all areas of Greece and Cyprus
• Remote legal representation – no need to travel
• Online meetings via Zoom or Skype
• We speak Greek and English
• We draft wills, file inheritances, handle AFM, open Greek bank accounts
•We represent you in Greek courts and land registries
Contact us today at +13474034789 to book a free consultation in Greek.
We’ll explain your rights under the new inheritance law and help you act legally and efficiently from the U.S.
❓ H2: FAQ – What Greek Americans Ask Us
Q: Can I still write a handwritten will in the U.S. for use in Greece?
A: Yes, but it must follow Greek legal rules and now needs to be filed with a notary in Greece.
Q: Do my children in the U.S. inherit my Greek property automatically?
A: Not unless all registrations (e.g. birth, marriage) have been recorded in Greece.
Q: Can you represent me remotely from New York or California?
A: Yes — we offer remote representation and accept documents via courier and email.
Call to Action
Act before the new law is in full effect. If you own property in Greece, or plan to pass it on, speak with our legal team now.
info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
www.hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
We serve Greeks across the U.S. with legal cases in Greece and Cyprus. Let’s protect your legacy.