To register an inheritance in Ukraine: step-by-step instructions from lawyers

Experts say, that the acceptance of inheritance in Ukraine is one of the most difficult legal procedures.

Therefore, in order to, to make it right, citizens should adhere to the algorithm, in four steps, writes Domik.

1. Within six months from the date of death of a citizen, his relatives or those, who considers themselves to be his heirs, you must declare your right to inheritance.

To declare it, you should contact the notary at the last place of residence of the deceased and write a statement of acceptance of the inheritance (or to refuse to accept, if the heir decided so). If the deceased citizen lived in the village, then it is necessary to apply to the village council with an application for registration of the rights of the heir and registration of the inheritance.

According to article 1241 Civil Code of Ukraine, to persons, entitled to a compulsory inheritance share, include minors, minors, disabled adult children of the testator, disabled widow (widower) and disabled parents.

Remarkably, that the heir cannot accept only part of the inheritance, and refuse the other part. The heir either accepts, either writes a waiver for the entire inheritance.

You need to bring such documents to the notary:

– the passport;

– identification code;

– testator's death certificate;

– will (if available);

– if there is no will, need to bring a document, confirming the relationship of the heir to the deceased. For children - birth certificate, for a spouse - a marriage certificate, for distant relatives - documents to track the chain of family ties with the testator;

– title deeds to property, which will be inherited.

2. Notaries must make inquiries with government agencies regarding documents of title:

– regarding the land plot - the State Land Agency will provide an extract from the state land cadastre;

– regarding the house / apartment - in the bureau of technical inventory - about the owner and about the absence of unauthorized construction;

– regarding the car - to the service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - if the car is stolen;

– about property shares - to the village council - certificate of the amount, payable;

– about deposits in the bank - to the bank.

3. At the request of the heir, the notary opens an inheritance case and enters data about it in the register. At this stage, you need to wait another six months, when all heirs can claim their inheritance rights.

4. After six months from the date of death of the testator, the heirs must come to the notary and write an application for the issuance of a certificate of the right to inheritance.

After passing all the stages, the heir receives a certificate of inheritance, confirming the ownership of the heir to the heritage site.

Besides, experts remind Ukrainians about expenses, which they will have to bear in the course of the inheritance. They include payment for notary services and payment of inheritance tax.

It should be noted, that the property is not taxed, if it is inherited by the heirs of the first and second stage - children, spouses, parents, brothers (sisters) testator.