Inheritance law in Croatia encompasses legal regulations governing the transfer of property after death, including inheritance procedures, the validity of wills, and maintenance contracts. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal assistance in all aspects of inheritance law, from obtaining a death certificate to initiating and representing in inheritance proceedings. With experience in inheritance cases, our goal is to ensure legal security and protect your rights throughout the inheritance process.
Inheritance Law
Vaic Law OfficeIntroduction
Obtaining a death certificate
Assistance in obtaining a death certificate: Our firm can help you obtain a death certificate from the civil registry office to begin the inheritance process.
Initiating inheritance proceedings in Croatia: We offer legal assistance and advice in initiating inheritance proceedings before the court, including filing petitions and conducting the proceedings.
Inheritance in Croatia: We provide legal advice on your rights as an heir, whether through a will or by law, and assist you at every stage of the process.
Wills: We offer will-drafting services according to your wishes and ensure that all legal requirements for its validity are met.
Contracts
Contract for support until death (with simultaneous transfer of property): We draft support until death contracts that include the transfer of property, ensuring the protection of the rights of both the recipient and provider of care.
Lifetime support contract: We draft lifetime support contracts and advise both parties on their rights and obligations under the contract.
Inheritance Disputes: We represent you in all inheritance disputes, including challenging wills, the reserved share (legitimate share), and the division of property.
Execution of inheritance in Croatia: We offer support in implementing decisions from the inheritance process, including the transfer of property to heirs and the registration of ownership in land registers.
Legal succesion: We advise you on your rights under legal succesion and provide assistance in asserting these rights in inheritance proceedings.
Order of succesion by law: We help you understand the order of succesion according to the law and provide advice on the rights of each heir during the process.
Estate management: We provide advice on managing the estate, including temporary measures, property protection, and appointing an estate administrator if necessary.
Reserved share: We assist heirs in asserting their rights to the reserved share of the inheritance and provide representation in disputes related to this matter.
Representation in inheritance proceedings: Our firm represents clients in inheritance proceedings to protect their interests during the division of property.
Inheritance tax: We provide legal advice on tax obligations arising from inheritance, including assistance with filing and paying taxes.
Legal advice: We offer comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of inheritance, including wills, statutory inheritance, and maintenance contracts.
Execution of foreign inheritance decisions: We assist in recognizing and executing foreign inheritance decisions.
Conclusion
Inheritance law in Croatia regulates complex processes of property transfer, and each case requires an individual approach and legal expertise. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal support at all stages of the inheritance process.
Frequently asked questions
What is a will?
A will is a document in which a person disposes of their property after death, specifying heirs and the distribution of assets.
What is the legal order of succession?
The order of succession is the arrangement of statutory heirs. Relatives who form the deceased’s immediate family are in the closer orders of heirs, while extended family members are in more distant orders. Adopted relatives, as well as the deceased’s spouse and common-law partner, are also included in the orders of heirs.
