What is a Certificate of Inheritance and How to Get It?
The death of a relative is a sad event and you may have to deal with many bureaucratic procedures during this difficult time. One of these procedures is to obtain a certificate of inheritance, also known as a certificate of inheritance.
What is a certificate of inheritance?
A certificate of inheritance is an official document that shows who the heirs are upon the death of a person and how the inheritance will be shared. This document is necessary to document the rights of the heirs over the assets in the estate and to carry out legal transactions during the distribution of the inheritance.
How to get a certificate of inheritance?
A certificate of inheritance can be obtained in two ways:
1. Through a notary:
At least two of the heirs must apply together.
The documents required for the application are as follows:
Identity cards
A copy of the deceased person’s population record
Death certificate
Family register
Declaration of heirs
After examining the necessary documents, the notary prepares the certificate of inheritance and gives it to the heirs.
2. Through the Civil Court of Peace:
Any heir can apply alone.
The documents required for the application are no different from the documents required for the application at the notary.
The Civil Court of Peace issues the inheritance certificate after examining the application and conducting the necessary research.
Fee for obtaining an inheritance certificate:
The fee for obtaining an inheritance certificate from a notary is determined according to the value of the inheritance.
The fee for obtaining an inheritance certificate from the Civil Court of Peace is lower.
What is an inheritance certificate used for?
An inheritance certificate is used in many transactions during the distribution of the inheritance. Some of these are:
Withdrawing money from accounts in banks and other financial institutions
Transfer of immovable properties
Payment of the decedent’s debts
Collection of the decedent’s receivables
Things to consider regarding an inheritance certificate:
An inheritance certificate must be obtained within one year at the latest from the date of the decedent’s death.
An inheritance certificate can also be obtained in cases where the inheritance is transferred to a single heir. If you have any doubts about the inheritance certificate, it is recommended that you consult an attorney.
This blog post provides general information about the inheritance certificate. It is recommended that you consult an attorney for more detailed information.
