Czech inheritance law
Wills & estate planning
závěť, dědická smlouva, dědické právo
Czech law provides several ways to arrange succession. A valid will or inheritance contract can prevent disputes, protect vulnerable heirs and ensure your assets pass according to your wishes. We advise clients — including those with assets in multiple countries — on the available options under Czech law.
Describe your caseWhat we do
- Drafting wills (závěť) in accordance with Czech Civil Code requirements
- Reviewing existing wills and succession documents for legal validity
- Advising on inheritance contracts (dědická smlouva) as an alternative to a will
- Advising on estate planning strategies for cross-border and international assets
- Explaining forced-share rules and how to address them in planning
- Drafting disinheritance declarations (listina o vydědění) where legally permissible
- Advising on the interaction of Czech law with the law of other countries
- Reviewing powers of attorney and other succession-related documents
When you need us
- You own Czech real estate, a business or other significant assets in the Czech Republic
- You want to ensure your assets pass to specific people and avoid disputes
- You have assets in more than one country and need advice on applicable law
- You want to review or update an existing Czech will
- You want to provide for a partner, step-child or other person not protected by statutory succession
- You want to understand your rights to a forced share (povinný díl)