Greek Inheritance Law Guide

Summary

In Greece, if there is no will, the estate is distributed according to legal succession rules. The spouse and children are primary heirs, with the spouse receiving 25% of the estate if children are also heirs. A divorced spouse is not entitled to inheritance, and communication does not affect legal inheritance rights. If the wife wishes to claim her inheritance rights and there is no opposition from the husband and children, she can do so even if they are absent. She may need to initiate legal proceedings to establish her claim, especially if there’s a significant delay. Consulting a local lawyer specializing in Greek inheritance law can provide detailed guidance and assist in initiating any necessary legal actions.

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How can the wife claim the inheritance on her behalf if her husband and children have not opposed it and are absent, and a large length of time has elapsed with a lack of communication?
Under Greek law, the wife can claim her inheritance rights if there is no opposition from the husband and children, even if they are absent and communication has been lacking. Here’s what she can do:
- Legal Succession: If there’s no will, the estate follows legal succession rules.
- Inheritance Rights: As the spouse, she automatically qualifies as an heir.
- Absence: The absence of family members doesn’t affect her legal rights.
- Legal Action: She may need to initiate legal proceedings to establish her claim, especially if there’s a significant delay.
Consulting a local lawyer specializing in Greek inheritance law can provide detailed guidance and assist in initiating any necessary legal actions.