Inheritance.
law
Attorney Poznań · Pniewy · Wielkopolska
Inheritance matters arise at moments when, above all, the law must do no harm. I handle them efficiently, with respect for family relationships — but with determination where real money and real estate are at stake.
Book a consultationConfirmation of inheritance
The first formal step to putting the legal situation in order after a death. I represent heirs in court proceedings and at the notarial deed certifying succession.
- —statutory (intestate) succession
- —testamentary succession
- —notarial deed of succession certification
- —court proceedings
Estate division
Division of the estate among the heirs — contractual (before a notary) or judicial. With settlement of contributions, repayments and additional payments.
- —contractual estate division
- —judicial estate division
- —settlement of benefits
- —repayments and additional payments
- —division of real estate
Legitime (reserved share)
A claim for those omitted from a will. I help calculate the amount, determine the legitime base and conduct settlement negotiations or court proceedings.
- —calculating the legitime amount
- —adding back lifetime gifts
- —reduction of the legitime
- —settlement proceedings
- —court case for the legitime
Wills — drafting and challenging
I advise on the form of a will (handwritten, notarial, allographic). I represent parties in disputes over the validity of a will — defects in the declaration of intent, lack of testamentary capacity.
- —holographic (handwritten) will
- —notarial will
- —disinheritance
- —annulment of a will
- —will versus legitime
Rejection of inheritance and liability for debts
An estate is not only assets, but also debts. I help make the decision — rejection, acceptance with the benefit of inventory, or simple acceptance. On time and effectively.
- —rejection of inheritance
- —acceptance with benefit of inventory
- —rejection on behalf of a child
- —inventory of the estate
- —protection against estate creditors
Questions about
inheritance law.
Concrete, free of legal jargon. If your question isn't here — write to me.
How long do I have to reject an inheritance?
Six months from the day the heir learned of the title to their inheritance — usually from the date of death. After this deadline the estate is deemed accepted with the benefit of inventory.
Who can claim the legitime?
Descendants (children, grandchildren), the spouse and the deceased's parents — if they were omitted from the will and would have been called to inherit under statute. The legitime is 1/2 of the inheritance share (and 2/3 for minors and those permanently unable to work).
Can a will written on a sheet of paper be challenged?
Yes, if there are doubts as to its authenticity, the testator's testamentary capacity or defects in the declaration of intent. Effective challenge, however, requires concrete evidence — a handwriting expert's opinion, medical records, witness testimony.
Do lifetime gifts affect the legitime?
Yes. Gifts made by the testator within certain periods before death are added to the legitime base. The closer to the date of death a gift was made, the greater its significance in a legitime case.
What if the deceased left debts?
Acceptance with the benefit of inventory limits liability to the value of the assets listed in the inventory. In many situations, however, rejecting the inheritance is the more sensible choice — I help assess the real state of the assets and make an informed decision within the 6-month deadline.
Your case calls for
a precise assessment.
The first conversation is about understanding the situation and outlining the options. No obligations, no corporate jargon.