Czech inheritance law
European Certificate of Succession
evropské dědické osvědčení (EDO)
The European Certificate of Succession is a document issued under EU Succession Regulation (EU 650/2012) that allows an heir, legatee, executor or administrator to prove their status in any EU member state without further formalities. We assist clients in obtaining the certificate from Czech authorities.
Describe your caseWhat we do
- Advising on eligibility for the European Certificate of Succession
- Preparing and submitting the application to the Czech issuing authority
- Gathering and translating supporting documents required for the application
- Following up with Czech authorities on the status of the application
- Advising on the use and scope of the certificate in other EU member states
- Advising on certified copies and their validity period
- Assisting with corrections or updates to an issued certificate
When you need us
- You need to prove your status as an heir in another EU country
- You need to access or transfer assets — such as a bank account or property — in another EU member state
- An institution in another EU country is requesting proof of your inheritance rights
- Czech probate has concluded and you need the certificate as a follow-up step
- You are an executor and need to demonstrate your authority in multiple countries