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
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.
New Greek Inheritance Law – Law 5221/2025 (Government Gazette A’ 133/28-7-2025) Effective from November 1, 2025 – What Changes for Greeks Abroad The Hellenic Parliament has passed the new Greek Inheritance Law 5221/2025, introducing the most significant reforms to the
Wills in Greece: Your Comprehensive Guide to Drafting, Validity & Revocation for Greek & Cypriot Citizens A will in Greece is a formal legal act. The Greek Inheritance Law stipulates that a will must be written; failure to which results
Publishing a Holographic Will in Greece: A Step-by-Step Guide for Greek & Cypriot Citizens Alt Title: Magistrate’s Desk Alt Description: The Magistrate’s Court plays a central role in the publication and validation of holographic wills in Greece For Greek expatriates
Issuance of Certificate of Inheritance in Greece: A Guide for Heirs & Expats Alt title: Certificate of inheritance Alt description: The Certificate of Inheritance is essential for validating your status as an heir when dealing with banks and other official
Intestate Succession in Greece: Understanding the Six Classes of Heirs for Greek & Cypriot Citizens When an individual passes away without a will (intestate succession), there are six (6) classes of heirs under the Greek inheritance law. The classes are
Greek Inheritance Law: Your Essential Guide & FAQs for Greek & Cypriot Citizens What is an inheritance in Greece? According to the Greek inheritance law, an inheritance is the estate (assets and liabilities) one acquires as an heir following the
