{"id":2140,"date":"2025-04-03T11:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concordialegal.bg\/lawyer-for-inheritance-cases-5things-to-know-when-receivinginheritance\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:21:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:21:52","slug":"lawyer-for-inheritance-cases-5things-to-know-when-receivinginheritance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/concordialegal.bg\/en\/lawyer-for-inheritance-cases-5things-to-know-when-receivinginheritance\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawyer for inheritance cases: 5things to know when receivinginheritance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is inherited property?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The succession includes all the rights and obligations that the deceased person (the heir) leaves behind. These may be: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assets<\/strong> &#8211; real estate, bank accounts, securities, intellectual property rights, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liabilities<\/strong> &#8211; outstanding loans, tax liabilities, enforcement actions and other financial obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to do a thorough study of the inheritance table before deciding whether to accept or decline the inheritance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acceptance or refusal of inheritance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When receiving an inheritance, the heir has three options:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acceptance of inheritance<\/strong> &#8211; the heir assumes all the assets and liabilities of the heir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disclaimer of inheritance<\/strong> &#8211; if the inheritance includes significant debts, the heir can apply to the court for disclaimer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acceptance of inheritance by inventory<\/strong> &#8211; this option allows the heir to accept only the assets but not the liabilities, protecting their personal assets from any debts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the role of the will?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A will is an official document by which the heir determines who will inherit his or her property and how. Types of Wills: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notarial will<\/strong> &#8211; made before a notary in the presence of witnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A handwritten will<\/strong> &#8211; written, dated and signed personally by the heir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is any doubt about the validity of the will, it can be challenged in court.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What enquiries do we need to make on inheritance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To inform yourself about the inheritance, it is advisable to do the following checks:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who are all the heirs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Has the will been registered at the Registry Office or with a notary<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there credit indebtedness or liens<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there any bank accounts and safe deposit boxes in the name of the heir<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whether there is an interest in a corporation or non-profit entity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are real estate transactions registered<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there unpaid taxes and social security contributions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can Concordia Law Firm help you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61553779330921\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61553779330921\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concordia<\/a> attorneys offer comprehensive assistance in probate matters, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carrying out checks on assets and liabilities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consultation on acceptance, refusal or acceptance by inventory of the inheritance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contesting or confirming a will;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in the distribution of inheritance among heirs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appeals against acts of the CSI or other institutions in relation to succession rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us by phone <strong><a href=\"tel:+359878583010\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:+359878583010\">+359 878583010<\/a><\/strong>, e-mail: <strong>law.concordia@gmail.com<\/strong> or via the <a href=\"https:\/\/concordialegal.bg\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11\">contact form<\/a> on our website to get professional legal assistance in inheritance matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is inherited property? The succession includes all the rights and obligations that the deceased person (the heir) leaves behind. These may be: It is important to do a thorough study of the inheritance table before deciding whether to accept or decline the inheritance. Acceptance or refusal of inheritance? 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