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 case

What 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
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