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INHERITANCE IN GREECE
Inheritance is the transfer of property, as well as rights and obligations, from a deceased person (the decedent) to other individuals (the heirs). The complex of property, rights and obligations received through inheritance is called hereditary property or inheritance. The process of inheritance takes place either by will or in accordance with the distribution provided by law.
It is important for heirs to understand that, in the process of inheritance, they acquire not only


GIFT OF ASSETS BETWEEN CLOSE RELATIVES: TAX RISKS AND LEGAL WAYS TO AVOID THEM
The provisions of Law No. 4839/2021 introduced a tax-exempt limit of 800,000 euros for the gifting of property....


ESTABLISHMENT (RECOGNITION) OF PATERNITY IN GREECE
Establishment of paternity is the acknowledgment that a man is the father of a child. Paternity can be established automatically .....


RENUNCIATION OF INHERITANCE IN GREECE
There are situations when an unexpectedly inherited estate becomes a burden for the heir. In such cases, it is a completely natural desire..


CHILD SUPPORT IN GREECE
In Greece, the child support system is regulated by law and designed to provide financial support to children in the event of a divorce or s


WILL DRAFTING
According to Greek law, there are various legal ways to draft a will. Among these are the public will, which is drawn up before a notary pub


PARTICIPATION IN MARITAL ASSETS
When a marriage is dissolved, property issues often arise between the spouses. In cases of disagreement, one of the spouses may file a lawsu


ISSUANCE OF INHERITANCE CERTIFICATE (ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΗΤΗΡΙΟ)
In many cases, the heir is required to prove their inheritance rights with an inheritance certificate in order to benefit from the inheritan


THE RIGHT OF USUFRUCT AND BARE OWNERSHIP
The right of usufruct and bare ownership are two terms widely used in Greece, but, as practice shows, they are not entirely clear to many. T


COHABITATION AGREEMENT IN GREECE (FAQ)
A COHABITATION AGREEMENT (Σύμφωνο συμβίωσης [symphono simviosis]) is an alternative way of legalising a relationship between adults, other
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