If you live abroad and a family member in Georgia has died, you can accept the inheritance without coming — through a power of attorney.
The key point: the 6-month deadline
An inheritance must be accepted within 6 months of its opening — as a rule, the date of death. The application to the notary can be filed by your representative.
How to issue a power of attorney
- At a Georgian embassy or consulate — no further certification needed
- With a local notary — depending on the country, an apostille or legalisation may be needed, plus a certified Georgian translation
- Online with a notary in Georgia — if you have a Georgian passport: you join by video call, with two witnesses present at the notary
Prepare the text with your lawyer in advance so it covers all the powers needed.
Documents you'll need
- Death certificate
- Proof of kinship
- Your ID document
- Property documents or a Public Registry extract
If you missed the deadline
If you missed it for a valid reason, a court can extend it. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
What happens next
The notary issues a certificate of inheritance, and the property is registered in your name with the Public Registry. You can then sell or rent it out — also by power of attorney.
Legal basis
Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge.
This article is general information and does not replace advice from a lawyer on your specific case.