ESTABLISHING THE FACT OF DEATH IN TEMPORARY OCCUPATED TERRITORIES

In connection with the occupation of part of the Ukrainian territories, since 2014, the problem of establishing the fact of the death of the deceased in the temporarily occupied territory and obtaining a Ukrainian-style certificate in Ukraine has become quite relevant.

Today we will talk about:

• Reasons for determining the fact of death
• Grounds for establishing the fact of death
• The procedure to be followed in the procedure for establishing the fact of death

Establishing the fact of death and a death certificate are important issues for any person. However, if you have registered in occupied territory, these procedures can become a challenge.

One of the main reasons for establishing the fact of death is to obtain a Ukrainian-style death certificate, since certificates and medical certificates issued by bodies located in the temporarily occupied territories are not recognized under the legislation of Ukraine and are not accepted as an official document in government departments.

After receiving an official document of the Ukrainian sample, it becomes possible:

• Determination of heirs and acceptance of inheritance on the territory of Ukraine.
• Distribution of property and resolution of judicial issues.
• Getting a funeral allowance.
• It can also help prevent fraud in order to obtain insurance payments or issue documents in the name of the deceased.

If a person died in the occupied territory of Ukraine and is registered as having died there, but his relatives live in the territory under the control of the Ukrainian authorities, then the process of establishing the fact of death can be difficult, but possible.

Lawyers can provide the necessary assistance in these matters and help establish the fact of death and obtain a Ukrainian-style certificate. Here are a few steps that can help in establishing the fact of death in the occupied territory and obtaining a Ukrainian-style certificate:

The first step is to contact a qualified lawyer or lawyer of our company.

A lawyer can help gather the necessary information and documentation and establish the fact of death.

The second step is to provide the relatives of the deceased with a list of necessary documents and information necessary to establish the fact of death and obtain a Ukrainian-style certificate.

A lawyer can apply to the relevant authorities that have access to information about a deceased person in the occupied territory.

After collecting the necessary documents and evidence, the lawyer submits a request to the court to establish the fact of the death of a person in the occupied territory. After filing a request with the court, the court will begin proceedings and conduct a trial of the case. they didn’t show up on time.

The court will examine all the evidence and documents presented and conduct an investigation, if necessary, in order to establish the fact of the death of the individual. The court may also take into consideration witness statements and experts who will assist in clarifying the circumstances surrounding the person’s death.

After the trial, the court will decide on the establishment of the fact of death of the individual. A lawyer can obtain a Ukrainian-style death certificate based on a court decision. The death certificate will contain information about the identity, place and date of his death, as well as other mandatory information necessary to document the fact of death.

Lawyers and advocates of Prikhodko & Partners can provide the necessary assistance in these matters and help establish the fact of death and obtain a Ukrainian-style certificate. In case of successful establishment of the fact of death and obtaining a certificate, the relative

и могут воспользоваться им для различных целей, например для наследования имущества, получения социальной помощи или страховых выплат.

Therefore, if you are dealing with establishing the fact of death in the occupied territories of Ukraine, do not delay contacting a lawyer or a lawyer from our company who will help you in this difficult process.