Inheritance in Bulgaria

Our inheritance service in Bulgaria caters to:

• Expats with property or assets in Bulgaria

• Bulgarian nationals living abroad with inheritances in Bulgaria

• Individuals inheriting property or assets from Bulgarian relatives

• Executors of wills involving Bulgarian estates

• Anyone contesting a will or inheritance in Bulgaria

• Individuals seeking to draft a will under Bulgarian law

• Beneficiaries of Bulgarian estates needing assistance with probate

To assist with inheritance matters in Bulgaria, we typically need the following, though we can assist where necessary to obtain certain documentation:

• Death certificate of the deceased (apostilled if issued abroad)

• Will of the deceased (if one exists)

• Details of all known heirs and their relationship to the deceased

• List of assets in the Bulgarian estate (property, bank accounts, etc.)

• Any relevant documents related to the assets (property deeds, bank statements)

• Personal identification documents of the heirs

• Power of attorney (if you're representing other heirs)

1. Provide an initial consultation to understand your specific inheritance situation

2. Verify the existence and validity of any will under Bulgarian law

3. Identify all legal heirs according to Bulgarian inheritance laws

4. Compile a comprehensive inventory of the Bulgarian estate

5. Apply for a certificate of inheritance from the local Bulgarian municipality

6. Handle property transfer procedures with the Bulgarian Property Register

7. Assist with any necessary probate proceedings in Bulgarian courts

8. Manage tax obligations related to the inheritance in Bulgaria

9. Negotiate with co-heirs if disputes arise

10. Provide guidance on repatriation of inherited assets from Bulgaria

• Deal with complex Bulgarian inheritance laws with expert guidance

• Ensure all legal requirements for inheritance in Bulgaria are met

• Avoid common pitfalls in Bulgarian probate proceedings

• Receive support in dealing with Bulgarian authorities and institutions

• Get assistance in Bulgarian language for all necessary procedures

• Protect your rights as an heir or beneficiary under Bulgarian law

• Minimise potential conflicts among heirs through professional mediation

• Comprehensive analysis of the inheritance case under Bulgarian law

• Assistance with obtaining all necessary documents from Bulgarian authorities

• Representation in Bulgarian courts for probate matters

• Support in transferring inherited property titles in Bulgaria

• Advice on tax implications of inheritance in Bulgaria

• Help with contesting wills or inheritance distributions if necessary

• Guidance on Bulgarian laws regarding forced heirship

• Assistance with cross-border inheritance issues involving Bulgaria

This service is provided in strict compliance with the Bulgarian Inheritance Act and relevant provisions of the Bulgarian Property Act. We ensure that all inheritance procedures adhere to the latest Bulgarian legal requirements and court practices.