Even in the absence of third parties claiming inheritance, its registration is a complex and dreary process. It is necessary to take into account all the little things, as required by law, so that the property of the deceased officially goes to you.
By will or by law?
If the deceased did not leave a will, certified by a notary, then the inheritance will be distributed according to the word of the law in the order of priority of heirs. In addition, an incorrectly drawn up will may be invalidated, which will also entail inheritance by law.
With documents - to the notary
In order to come into his own rights, the heir must go to the notary with a certain pre-assembled package of documents. On their basis, the notary, having assessed the authenticity of the papers, will open an inheritance case. This must be done within six months from the date of death. Any notary can be chosen, but he must relate to the place where the testator lived before his death. It may happen that the inheritance case already exists and was opened without your knowledge by another notary. If so, then your notary will definitely inform you about it.
Inheritance documents
Death certificate of the testator.
An official document confirming the relationship with the deceased. Among such documents, the most common are birth and marriage certificates. By presenting a birth certificate, you prove that the person who left the inheritance is your parent; by presenting a marriage certificate, you confirm your marriage with the deceased.
Extract from the house book and a certificate from the passport office to confirm the place of residence of the deceased. These papers will indicate that at the time of death, the deceased lived in a specific house at a specific address.
Own passport.
Will. If there is no will, then the papers that determine the degree of relationship with the testator acquire the first importance.
Other documents may be required depending on the composition of the inheritance. These can be technical passports, savings books, securities, deposit agreements and much more. The specialist will guide you as you delve into the details of the inheritance case.
Important
The process of formalizing inheritance rights is long. The whole problem, as a rule, lies in the queues that must be defended in order to collect the necessary documents or check them. If you have ever changed your surname, it is better to immediately bring documents confirming this fact to a notary.
Another way
If you do not have the time or desire to fiddle with papers and stand in lines, then you have the right to contact any outside lawyer. After you have issued a special power of attorney for the conduct of inheritance cases, the lawyer will carry out all the necessary red tape, but for the agreed fee, of course.
