The recent reforms to the inheritance law Greece represent one of the most significant modernizations of the legal framework governing succession in decades. These reforms in Greek Inheritance Law substantially affect statutory shares, the rights of spouses and long-term partners,
The reform of Greek inheritance law introduces substantial structural changes affecting the drafting, publication, and administration of wills, the rights of surviving spouses and partners, and the future handling of estate succession. These updates modernize a legal framework that had
The new Greek inheritance law introduces strict deadlines and modernized procedures governing the publication of a will, the acceptance or renunciation of inheritance, inheritance tax obligations, and the liability of heirs for estate debts. Proper compliance with these steps is
Holographic wills in Greece remain one of the most common and accessible forms of testamentary disposition under Greek law. It continues to be the simplest, most cost-effective, and most flexible method for a testator to determine how their estate will
When a person passes away without leaving a will, their estate is distributed according to the rules of intestate succession as set out in the Greek Civil Code. The law establishes a strict hierarchy of “inheritance classes,” and each class
Nicosia, 3 October 2025 The Council of Ministers has approved a series of legislative amendments to the Civil Registry Law, specifically, no Cypriot Citizenship granted to investors. The primary aim is to remove the legal basis for the reintroduction of
Effective Date and Duration Starting September 21, 2025, a new executive order in the United States requires that every new application for an H-1B work visa be accompanied by a payment of $100,000. The mandatory $100,000 payment on H-1B Visa
Athens, October 2025 From November 1, 2025, publishing of wills in Greece will undergo a fundamental transformation. Court delays will be eliminated, notaries will assume new responsibilities, and a modernized inheritance law will introduce structural reforms after nearly eight decades.
Athens, September 29, 2025 Starting January 1, 2026, Greece will implement a sweeping reform of compulsory military service. The new military framework introduces significant changes in enlistment, training, deferrals, exemptions, provisions for overseas Greeks, and buyout rules. The Ministry of
Law 5221/2025 was recently published in the Government Gazette. It introduces radical changes in the Greek inheritance law. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue has issued a circular with instructions to its services for the implementation of the new framework
International child abduction by one parent has been on the rise and can have extremely serious consequences. Not only does it violate the rights of custody for the other parent, but it also constitutes a traumatic experience for the child
A Guide to Purchasing Property in Greece as a Foreigner: From A-Z Greece is one of the most attractive destinations for property acquisition, investment, and entrepreneurship. Buying property in Greece has become so popular because of its natural beauty, strategic
