Inheritance registration in Ukraine can be divided into several conditional stages: acceptance of inheritance, obtaining a certificate of inheritance rights, and registration of ownership rights to the inherited property.
However, the inheritance process involves numerous nuances regarding the order of succession, the procedure for registration, and the required documents. Therefore, accepting an inheritance and formalizing the acquired rights must take into account all legal intricacies. Even a minor inaccuracy can significantly complicate the transfer of rights and obligations from the deceased to the heirs.
Inheritance disputes are among the most complex, challenging, and emotionally charged legal matters. These legal battles often involve family members connected by blood ties. Even if the deceased expressed their will in advance, disinherited relatives may attempt to challenge the decision. In such delicate matters, all parties risk having their rights restricted. That is why, when disputes arise, it is advisable not to engage in conflicts but instead seek professional legal assistance.
The experts at WinnerLex Law Firm possess the necessary knowledge and experience to successfully resolve inheritance-related issues. We continuously monitor changes in legislation and are ready not only to provide legal consultations but also to offer real assistance in the most complex and contentious inheritance disputes.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN INHERITANCE REGISTRATION IN UKRAINE includes:
- Acceptance of inheritance
- Legalization of inherited real estate
- Proof of your right to inheritance
- Extension of the inheritance acceptance period
- Proof of cohabitation with the deceased
- Drafting and formalizing a will
- Challenging an existing will or declaring it invalid
- Establishing certain legal facts necessary for inheritance acceptance
- Restoration of lost inheritance-related documents, etc.
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Minor, underage, and adult incapacitated children of the deceased, as well as the incapacitated widow(er) and incapacitated parents, are entitled to a mandatory share of the inheritance. Regardless of the content of the will, they inherit half of the share they would have received under intestate succession (inheritance by law).
It is important to remember that the testator has the right to revoke or change their will at any time. A later will revokes a previous one either entirely or in the part where they conflict. Each new will overrides the previous one and does not reinstate any prior wills.
The deadline for accepting an inheritance is six months from the date of the inheritance opening. An heir who lived permanently with the deceased at the time of death is considered to have accepted the inheritance unless they formally refuse it within the six-month period.
It should be noted that inheritance includes not only rights but also obligations of the deceased (the testator), which pass to the heirs.
An heir who has missed the deadline for accepting an inheritance must file a lawsuit in court, explaining the reasons for the delay. The court may grant an additional period sufficient for the heir to submit an application for inheritance acceptance.
An heir, whether under a will or by law, has the right to refuse an inheritance within six months. A statement of refusal must be submitted to a notary.
The tax rate for first- and second-degree relatives of the deceased is 0%.
- First-degree relatives include parents, spouse, and children (including adopted children).
- Second-degree relatives include siblings, grandparents (both maternal and paternal), and grandchildren.
For all other heirs who are not first- or second-degree relatives, the inheritance is taxed at a 5% rate.
