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
Drafting a Will in Greece: Essential Guidance for Greek & Cypriot Expats For Greek expatriates and Cypriot citizens living abroad, drafting of wills is usually done in the form of a public will through a notary. This is considered the
Code Of Greek Citizenship: 7 Ways To Acquire Greek Citizenship The right to acquire Greek Citizenship is regulated by the Greek Citizenship Code. This code was ratified by Law 3284/2004. Then it was radically amended by the change of Law
Acceptance and Renunciation of Inheritance in Greece: A Guide for Greeks and Cypriots Understanding the legal framework the Greek inheritance law on the acceptance and renunciation of inheritance is essential. With the looming economic crisis, more citizens are now inheriting
