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Publication date: 24.05.2024
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Renewal of the Term of Acceptance of Inheritance
Acceptance of inheritance is an important process that is regulated by legislation and has certain deadlines. According to the Civil Code of Ukraine, the heirs have six months from the day of the opening of the inheritance to submit an application for its acceptance. However, situations may arise in life when the heir does not have time to submit an application within the prescribed period. In such cases, it is possible to renew the term of acceptance of inheritance.
What is the renewal of the term of acceptance of inheritance?
Renewal of the term of acceptance of inheritance is a legal procedure that allows the heir to submit an application for acceptance of inheritance after the expiration of the established six-month period. For this, it is necessary to apply to the court with a corresponding application and provide evidence of the validity of the reasons for missing the deadline.
Reasons for renewal of the deadline
The court may renew the deadline for accepting the inheritance if the heir proves that the deadline was missed due to valid reasons. Such reasons may include:
Serious illness: If the heir was seriously ill and could not submit the application in time.
Long-term business trip or residence abroad: If the heir was on a business trip or lived abroad and did not have the opportunity to learn about the opening of the inheritance in time.
Ignorance of the opening of the inheritance: If the heir was not notified of the death of the testator and, accordingly, of the opening of the inheritance.
Other valid reasons: The court may recognize other circumstances that objectively made it impossible to submit an application for acceptance of inheritance in a timely manner as valid.The procedure for renewal of the inheritance acceptance period
The following steps must be followed to restore the inheritance acceptance period:
Preparation of an application to the court: The heir must prepare an application to the court to renew the term of acceptance of the inheritance. In the application, it is necessary to outline the circumstances that caused the deadline to be missed and provide relevant evidence.
Submitting an application to the court: The application must be submitted to the court at the place where the inheritance was opened.
Trial: The court considers the application, analyzes the evidence provided and listens to the arguments of the heir. If the court considers the reasons for missing the deadline to be valid, it makes a decision to renew the deadline for acceptance of inheritance.
Execution of the court decision: After the adoption of a positive court decision, the heir can submit an application for acceptance of the inheritance to a notary or other authorized body.
The importance of timely acceptance of inheritance
Timely acceptance of the inheritance is important to avoid legal problems and preserve the rights of the heir. Renewal of the term of acceptance of inheritance can be a long and complicated process that requires legal preparation and evidence base. Therefore, it is recommended to seek help from experienced lawyers who can provide advice and help in preparing the necessary documents.
Conclusion
Renewal of the deadline for acceptance of inheritance is an important legal procedure that allows protecting the rights of heirs in cases of missing the established deadline for valid reasons. If you find yourself in such a situation, it is important to go to court in a timely manner and prepare the necessary documents to restore your inheritance rights.Seeking legal advice will help avoid mistakes and ensure the successful renewal of the inheritance acceptance period.
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