You can get an inheritance by submitting an application to a notary at the place of opening the inheritance or by performing other actions that are recognized as acceptance of the inheritance. At the same time, it is important to comply with the legal deadline for receiving an inheritance.
With the right to inherit certain property, citizens often do not know how to behave correctly. The result of prolonged inactivity is the impossibility of receiving an inheritance, since it does not automatically go to the heir. The main way to receive an inheritance is to submit an application to a notary, who is the manager of the inherited property. Such a statement must clearly express the desire of the heir to accept the property or a certain part of it, and may also contain a request for the issuance of a certificate confirming the right to inheritance. At the same time, you can submit an application in person, by mail or through a representative, but the last two methods will require an additional appeal to a notary for certification of a signature or a power of attorney.
Alternative ways of obtaining inheritance
Often, for certain reasons, heirs do not apply for the acceptance of the inheritance or simply do not know about the need to submit it. In this case, inheritance can be obtained by performing certain actions that indicate the actual acceptance of the property by the heir. The legality of such possession is recognized even in the absence of documentary evidence of the inheritance. Among the indicated actual actions, the law names taking into possession, property management. In addition, the heir can take certain actions aimed at preserving the inherited property. Finally, the heir may incur the costs of maintaining the property, take responsibility for the obligations of the deceased, or receive debts for him.
How long does it take to receive an inheritance?
The term for receiving an inheritance is also determined by law, it is six months from the date of opening the inheritance. It is during this period that the heir must submit an application to a notary or perform one of the above actions, confirming the actual entry into the inheritance. If the specified period is missed, then it remains possible to restore it in court. The court can restore the term if the heir did not know about the opening of the inheritance, had certain valid reasons for missing the term (if there are such reasons, you should apply to the court no later than six months from the moment of their termination). It is possible to accept the inheritance after the expiration of the named period without going to court, however, in this case, all other heirs must agree to the heir who missed the deadline to receive his part of the property.
