15. Summary

A family member passed away. What is the next step?

What do you get: Transfer of inheritance on the basis of law or on the basis of a will, if the testator left one.
Why do you need it: The inheritance procedure is mandatory in order to determine who are the heirs of the deceased, what property constitutes his inheritance and which rights from the inheritance belong to the heirs, legatees and other persons.
What happens if you do not do it: The testators property cannot be either managed with or dissposed until the inheritance procedure terminates.

Clients can understand which laws are relevant and important, who initiates the procedure and how does it develop in a detailed step-by-step presentation as well as the obstacles and risks which can be encountered during this procedure and finally providing a link with other relative legal services.

Duration

327 days

Cost

Administrative fees:

Excerpt from the Registry of deaths fee – RSD 420,00
Birth certificate fee – RSD 420,00 per certificate
If the deceased owned immovable property - Real estate certificate procurement: RSD 540,00 per special part

Steps

Introduction to the case
Preparation of the motion
Filing of the motion
Drawing up a the death certificate
Hearing in inheritance proceeding
First instance decision
Complaint
Second instance decision

Requirements

Document proving death of the deceased:
- The original of the excerpt from the Registry of deaths, which can be obtained at any municipality office in the Republic of Serbia.
Documents proving ownership over property that constitutes legacy:
- This documentation may be an agreement, real estate certificate, court decision or any other document based on which the deceased acquired the right of ownership over such property.
- It is recommended to submit this documentation along with the motion, although it is not mandatory and notary public or court shall in any case determine which property constitutes legacy.
Documents proving heir’s right to inherit
- The original of the birth certificate and/or marriage certificate, which can be obtained at any municipality office in the Republic of Serbia.
Power of attorney
- Please check Power of Attorney in “General”

Templates

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Inheritance disputes

What do you get: The parties are instructed to initiate litigation or proceedings before an administrative body, depending on the specific case so that the inheritance can be continued.
Why do you need it: Certain issues may arise as disputable and cannot be resolved within the inheritance procedure and then it is suspended.
What happens if you do not do it: Heirs risk losing the rights they claim they have.

Clients can understand which laws are relevant and important, who initiates the procedure and how does it develop in a detailed step-by-step presentation below and finally, will be provided with a link to other relative legal services.