New Greek Inheritance Law – Law 5221/2025
New Greek Inheritance Law 5221/2025: Key Changes for Greeks Abroad Effective from November 1, 2025 – What Changes for Greeks Abroad The Hellenic Parliament has passed Law 5221/2025, the New Greek Inheritance Law, introducing the most significant reforms to the new inheritance law Greece in over 80 years. This new [...]
Selling Inherited Property in Cyprus from Abroad | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
Selling Inherited Property in Cyprus from Abroad If you’re a Greek-Cypriot living in the U.S. or another country and have inherited property in Cyprus, you may wonder whether it’s possible to sell it without returning in person. The answer is yes—with the proper documentation and legal representation, you can sell [...]
What Is a Certificate of Heirs in Cyprus? | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
What Is a Certificate of Heirs in Cyprus? If you’re a Greek-Cypriot living in the U.S. and need to handle an inheritance in Cyprus, one of the essential legal documents you’ll need is the Certificate of Heirs. This certificate formally identifies who the legal heirs are and is necessary before [...]
Understanding Forced Heirship in Cyprus | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
Understanding Forced Heirship in Cyprus If you’re a Greek-Cypriot living in the U.S. and planning to write a will or transfer property in Cyprus, it’s important to understand how forced heirship laws might affect your decisions. Cyprus law protects certain heirs by reserving a share of your estate for them, [...]
Donation vs. Inheritance in Cyprus – What Greek-Cypriots Abroad Should Know | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
Donation vs. Inheritance in Cyprus – What Greek-Cypriots Abroad Should Know If you’re a Greek-Cypriot living abroad and own property in Cyprus, you may wonder whether it’s better to donate your property during your lifetime or pass it on through inheritance after death. Both options are legal in Cyprus, but [...]
Can a Foreign Will Be Recognized in Cyprus? | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
Can a Foreign Will Be Recognized in Cyprus? If you are a Greek-Cypriot living abroad and have created a will in another country (such as the U.S. or Greece), you may be wondering whether that will is legally valid and enforceable in Cyprus. The answer is: yes, under certain conditions, [...]
How to Transfer Property After Inheritance in Cyprus | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
How to Transfer Property After Inheritance in Cyprus If you are a Greek-Cypriot living in the U.S. and have inherited real estate in Cyprus, you may wonder how to legally transfer the property into your name. The good news is that the process can be completed remotely, provided you follow [...]
How Probate Works in Cyprus for Greek-Cypriots Living Abroad | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
How Probate Works in Cyprus for Greek-Cypriots Living Abroad If you’re a Greek-Cypriot living in the United States and need to manage the estate of a deceased relative in Cyprus, it’s essential to understand the local probate process. Whether there’s a will or not, probate is required to legally transfer [...]
Inheritance Tax in Cyprus – What Expats and Diaspora Should Know | E CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
Inheritance Tax in Cyprus – What Expats and Diaspora Should Know If you are a Greek-Cypriot living in the U.S. and expecting to inherit or transfer property in Cyprus, you may be concerned about inheritance taxes. The good news is that Cyprus currently has no inheritance tax, but proper estate [...]
What Happens if a Relative Dies Without a Will in Cyprus?
What Happens if a Relative Dies Without a Will in Cyprus? If you are a Greek-Cypriot living in the U.S. and a loved one in Cyprus dies without a will, you may be wondering how the inheritance process works. Cyprus has clear laws regarding intestate succession – the legal distribution [...]