Czech inheritance law
International inheritance
přeshraniční dědictví, EU 650/2012
When a deceased person had connections to more than one country — assets, residence, nationality or family — the question of which law applies and which courts have jurisdiction can be complex. We advise clients on cross-border succession matters involving Czech assets or Czech law, including under the EU Succession Regulation.
Describe your caseWhat we do
- Advising on applicable law and jurisdiction under EU Succession Regulation (EU 650/2012)
- Advising heirs living outside the Czech Republic on their rights under Czech law
- Representing foreign heirs in Czech probate proceedings by power of attorney
- Coordinating with foreign lawyers and advisers in multi-jurisdictional matters
- Obtaining and using the European Certificate of Succession
- Advising on the effect of a foreign will in the Czech Republic
- Advising on Czech wills and succession planning for clients residing abroad
- Translating and interpreting Czech legal documents for international clients
When you need us
- You are an heir living outside the Czech Republic and need to deal with Czech assets or probate
- The deceased lived in one country but owned property in the Czech Republic
- You are not sure which country's law applies to the succession
- You need to prove your status as an heir in another EU country
- You have received documents from a Czech notary and do not understand what they mean
- You want to make succession arrangements for assets in both the Czech Republic and another country