Contest a Will in Croatia

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Very professional service from start to finish. We found the advice and approach extremely useful and highly professional. Thank you!

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19 Dec 2024

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Contest a Will

This service is available across Croatia

Who Is This Service For?

Heirs or family members who suspect their inheritance rights have been overlooked or unfairly diminished may seek to contest a Will in Croatia.
This includes individuals believing the Will was executed under circumstances that compromise its validity, such as duress, fraud, or the testator's incapacity.
Or indeed, beneficiaries seeking to challenge the equity of the Will’s provisions.

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Documentary evidence of kinship to the deceased or a legitimate interest in the estate.
Indications that the Will's validity is questionable, supported by medical records, witness testimonies, or other pertinent evidence.

Procedure: Our Approach

Initial Consultation: Gathering critical information and documents to establish the foundation of your case.
Legal Analysis: Evaluating the will's legality based on Croatian inheritance laws, particularly focusing on the Civil Obligations Act (Zakon o obveznim odnosima) and the Law on Inheritance Proceedings (Zakon o nasljednom postupku), which dictate the procedures and grounds for contesting a will.
Court Representation: Advocating on your behalf in inheritance disputes, leveraging legal precedents and statutory provisions to challenge the will's legitimacy.

Benefits of this Service

Specialized Expertise: Leveraging detailed knowledge of Croatian inheritance law to navigate contestation processes effectively.
Customized Legal Strategy: Crafting a case-specific approach, considering the nuances of your situation.
Comprehensive Support: Providing peace of mind through expert legal representation during this challenging time.

Key Components of this Service

In-depth legal support tailored to contesting wills, from preliminary advice to courtroom representation.
Strategies aimed at preserving familial harmony, whilst robustly protecting your inheritance rights.
Exploration of all legal routes to question the will's validity, underpinned by specific Croatian laws and regulations.

Useful Information

Croatian inheritance law stipulates clear guidelines for contesting a Will, focusing on ensuring the testator's intentions were freely made and accurately represented.
The law recognizes various grounds for contestation, such as duress, fraud, or lack of testamentary capacity, under the Civil Obligations Act and the Law on Inheritance Proceedings.
These statutes provide a legal framework to challenge a will's validity, emphasizing the importance of a fair and just process for all parties involved.

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