Anna Saliienko

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Family law specialist. Deals with issues of divorce, alimony, division of property and adoption.

Inheritance disputes

In the modern world, inheritance issues often cause serious conflicts between relatives and other claimants to the inheritance.

The law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” has many years of experience in successfully resolving the most complex inheritance disputes and is ready to provide professional assistance in protecting your legal rights and interests.

The main causes of inheritance disputes

Inheritance law in Ukraine is regulated by the Civil Code. In most cases, inheritance occurs by will or by law.

However, conflicts often arise in the process of inheritance related to:

By contesting a will. Situations often arise when a will is considered invalid due to the incapacity of the person who made it, or due to a violation of the execution procedure.
Distribution of property between heirs. Heirs may disagree with the distribution of property, especially if one of them believes their rights have been violated.
Missing the deadline for accepting an inheritance. The legislation establishes clear deadlines for submitting an application for acceptance of inheritance, and failure to comply with them can complicate the process.
Claims regarding rights to real estate, land or other property. Heirs often have to confirm their rights to housing, land, or other property through the courts.
Disputes between heirs of different lines. When there is no will, inheritance occurs according to law, which often causes conflicts between relatives.

The absence of a will or the presence of several different versions of a will creates a basis for conflicts between heirs. Disputes become especially acute when significant property or business assets are involved.

Violation of the procedure for drawing up a will can also lead to its being challenged. There are often cases when a will is drawn up in violation of the legal requirements regarding its form and the procedure for certification.

In particular, there is a clearly defined statute of limitations for challenging a will – three years from the date the person learned or could have learned of the violation of their rights. This term is critically important, as missing it may result in the loss of the opportunity to protect their rights in court. That is why we recommend contacting professional lawyers immediately after a disputed situation arises.

Disputes between heirs at law and under a will arise when the rights of individual heirs have been violated. For example, when the right to a mandatory share in the inheritance of incapacitated relatives has not been taken into account.

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Disputes related to inheritance by right of representation are particularly complex when the heirs of the first order died before the opening of the inheritance or at the same time as the testator.

In such cases, the right to inheritance passes to their descendants, but the process of proving family ties and the right to inheritance can be extremely difficult, especially if the documents have been lost or damaged.

Inheritance disputes

The main causes of inheritance disputes

Complex aspects of inheritance cases

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Preventive measures

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