Accepting an inheritance in Georgia from abroad
A family member has died in Georgia and you live abroad? You can accept the inheritance without coming — the key is not to miss the 6-month deadline.
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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 through a representative. If you missed the deadline for a valid reason, a court can restore it.
We prepare the power of attorney text, gather the documents, obtain the certificate of inheritance and register the property in your name with the Public Registry. If the heirs disagree, we represent you in court.
Our services
- Accepting the estate through a notary by power of attorney
- The certificate of inheritance
- Registering the property in your name
- Restoring a missed deadline in court
- Disputes between heirs
- Selling inherited property
Questions & answers
How long do I have to accept an inheritance?
6 months from its opening — as a rule, the date of death.
Do I need to come to Georgia?
No. The application to the notary can be filed through a representative under a power of attorney.
I missed the deadline — is it too late?
Not necessarily. If you had a valid reason, a court can restore the deadline.
Legal basis
Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge.
Related practice area: Inheritance
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