Opening of the inheritance procedure in Romania

According to the Civil Code, the debate on the deceased’s inheritance in Romania represents the procedure through which the public notary or the court determines the assets which will be transferred to the heirs, following the death of a person. The debate on the deceased’s inheritance in Romania is a complex procedure that involves analyzing the deceased person’s family situation to identify the heirs, analyzing property documents, verifying the existence of a will in Romania and legal representation before the notary or the court in the procedure of division of an inheritance in Romania, as needed. For this reason, The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Mărgărit and Associates recommends consulting inheritance lawyers in Romania to ensure the proper management of all procedural steps and to protect the heirs’ rights.

Inheritance lawyers in Romania. Inheritance procedure in Romania

The totality of the assets that represents the deceased’s patrimony, which is transmitted through legal inheritance procedure in Romania if the person who left the inheritance did not make a will in Romania or through testamentary inheritance in Romania if the deceased stipulated in the will in Romania what will happen to their assets after their death. The inheritance procedure in Romania is a complex process that involves numerous documents and interactions with public institutions, especially when the estate consists of movable or immovable assets and the division between heirs in Romania is needed. For this reason, The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Mărgărit and Associates recommends contacting a lawyer in inheritance in Romania to provide legal assistance to the heirs regarding the right of inheritance option, explaining the available options: accepting the inheritance, accepting it under the benefit of inventory, or renouncing the inheritance, preparing and submitting all the necessary documents for opening the inheritance process in Romania, as well as assistance and representation before public institutions to obtain the necessary documents and discussing the inheritance procedure before the public notary in Romania.

Lawyer in inheritance in Romania. Opening of inheritance procedure before the public notary in Romania

The inheritance procedure before the public notary in Romania can be initiated by the surviving spouse and the deceased’s relatives, namely descendants, ascendants and collaterals, according to the Civil Code. The deceased’s relatives will inherit in the order of classes, based on the degree of kinship and the principles regulated in the Romanian inheritance matter. Besides these individuals, the inheritance can also be acquired by the persons designated by the deceased through a will in Romania through testamentary inheritance in Romania.

If there are no legal or testamentary heirs or if the inheritance is not fully claimed, it becomes vacant and will revert to the commune, town or municipality in whose territorial area the assets were located at the time of opening the inheritance. These assets will enter the private domain of the respective administrative-territorial unit. A lawyer in inheritance in Romania can provide legal assistance in situations of contesting the will in Romania or interpreting its clauses, identifying all legal and testamentary heirs and notifying them regarding the opening of inheritance procedure before the public notary in Romania, as well as evaluating and inventorying the estate to ensure a fair and equitable division between heirs in Romania.

The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Mărgărit and Associates offers specialized legal services for the entire inheritance process in Romania, including evaluating the deceased’s patrimony, identifying and inventorying the assets, drafting and submitting the necessary documents, advising on the right of inheritance option, assisting before the public notary for the division of an inheritance in Romania and representing in court for resolving inheritance disputes. To benefit from the support of a lawyer in inheritance in Romania, the debate on the deceased’s inheritance in Romania or legal assistance in the stage of an inheritance partition in Romania, you can contact us by accessing the contact form available at https://avocatpavel.com/contact/.

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“We want to emphasize the importance of legal assistance provided by an inheritance lawyers in Romania to clarify and correctly understand the entire inheritance process in Romania, given that it involves significant commitments and rights for all parties involved, whether it is a legal or testamentary inheritance in Romania” stated Dr. Radu Pavel, Managing Partner at Pavel, Margarit and Associates Romanian Law Firm.

Inheritance dispute lawyers in Romania. Inheritance in Court

Generally, the inheritance procedure in Romania is carried out by the public notary, with the notary’s office being within the territorial jurisdiction of the court corresponding to the deceased’s last domicile. However, in cases of disputes between heirs, the competent court can intervene to pronounce the opening of inheritance in court in Romania. Disagreements can vary from the composition of the estate and inheritance rights to contesting the right of inheritance. The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Mărgărit and Associates recommends seeking the services of inheritance dispute lawyers in Romania to ensure representation before the court for resolving inheritance disputes in Romania, drafting and submitting lawsuits for the inheritance discussion, presenting evidence and legal arguments to support the clients’ claims, negotiating with other parties involved to reach amicable and fair solutions, and assistance in cases of inheritance partition in Romania, ensuring that the division of assets is done according to the law and the wishes of the parties involved.

Inheritance in court in Romania and the inheritance before the public notary can be complex and difficult procedures to navigate without proper legal assistance. Whether it is a legal or testamentary inheritance in Romania, choosing competent inheritance disputes lawyers in Romania is crucial to ensure efficient and legal management of all involved aspects. The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Mărgărit and Associates offers expertise and support in all stages of the transmission and discussion of the deceased’s inheritance, guaranteeing that the heirs’ rights are protected and that any disputes are resolved fairly and legally.

Pavel, Margarit and Associates Law Firm is one of the top law firms in Romania, providing high-quality legal services. The firm’s clients include multinational and domestic companies of great magnitude. In 2024, the law firm’s success stories brought it international recognition from the most prestigious international guides and publications in the field. As a result, Pavel, Margarit and Associates Law Firm ranked 3rd in Romania in the Legal 500’s ranking of business law firms with the most relevant expertise. The law firm is internationally recognized by the IFLR 1000 Financial and Corporate 2024 guide. Additionally, Pavel, Margarit and Associates Law Firm is the only law firm in Romania recommended by the international director of Global Law Experts in London in the Dispute Resolution practice area. All relevant information about Pavel, Margarit and Associates Law Firm can be found on the website www.avocatpavel.com.