Certificates
Certificates Required for Inheritance Matters in Greece: Understanding the Legal Requirements and Procedures
International legal services frequently include certificates by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to translate and certify official documents issued in the country of origin, special Power of Attorney (Πληρεξούσιο), certifications with the Hague stamp, and more. All foreign documents required to submit depending on the case, will most probably need to be officially translated and bear the Apostille stamp (except USA).
Common documents for inheritance that need to be collected and submitted are a Certificate of Registration of the Passing of the deceased person, a Certificate of Closest Relatives of the deceased person, a Certificate regarding Non-Contest of the Will of the deceased person, and the certificate of tax residence in Greece, among others.
Amazingly, most believe that these are the only essentials until they discover along the way an item unheard of before. For legal matters dealing with inheritance law alone, we count over 30 different certificates, any of which may be requested depending on your individual case.
Situations vary and considering rendered services in Property & Tax Compliance, the number of different certificates that are out there and we deliver rises significantly. At POMS, we document all certificate needs during the discovery stage & communicate these to you upfront and in full detail. This way, we exemplify transparency, whether we work together or not.
Below is an indicative but not exhaustive list of public bureaus we deal with:
- Tax Authorities
- Pension/Insurance (Ασφαλιστικά Ταμεία)
- Chambers (Επιμελητήρια)
- Court of First Instance (Πρωτοδικείο)– County Court (Ειρηνοδικείο)
- Land Registry – Hellenic Cadastre (Εθνικό Κτηματολόγιο)
- Registrar’s Office of Special Vital Statistics (Ειδικό Ληξιαρχείο – Μόνιμοι Κάτοικοι Εξωτερικού)
- Municipalities
- Ministry of Transportation
When dealing with inheritance law or property and tax compliance in Greece, it is crucial to have the right documents in order. At POMS, we specialize in providing comprehensive international legal services and can assist you in obtaining all the necessary certificates, including the certificate of tax residence in Greece. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you navigate the complex legal landscape and ensure that your affairs are in order.
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