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Greek Inheritance Lawyer for the Diaspora

If you have inherited Greek property or assets from abroad, 
Greek law gives you a defined window to act — and missing 
it has serious consequences. MADLEX handles the full 
inheritance acceptance process remotely on behalf of heirs 
living outside Greece, from initial estate audit to final 
title registration, without requiring you to travel.

Greek inheritance lawyer assisting diaspora clients with estate probate and property acceptance

What we handle

- Acceptance of inheritance (αποδοχή κληρονομιάς) — notarial deed, inheritance tax declaration, Cadastre registration
- Acceptance under benefit of inventory (αποδοχή επ' ωφελείᾳ απογραφής) — recommended when estate debts are unknown
- Renunciation of inheritance (αποποίηση) — filed before the competent court within the deadline
- Certificate of inheritance and next-of-kin documentation
- Publication and probate of wills — domestic and foreign
- Inheritance tax returns — AADE filing, threshold optimisation, payment
- European Certificate of Succession (ECS) under EU Regulation 650/2012
- Asset discovery — property title research at Cadastre and Mortgage Registry
- Cross-border estate coordination for multi-jurisdiction estates

How it works

Step 1 — Deadline check and estate audit

We verify your deadline immediately — for heirs abroad, 
12 months from the date you learned of the inheritance. 
We then audit the estate: Cadastre and Mortgage Registry 
searches, AADE tax liability check, identification of all 
assets and known obligations.

Step 2 — Decision and strategy

Based on the audit, we advise on the right approach: 
unconditional acceptance, acceptance under benefit of 
inventory (caps liability to estate assets), or 
renunciation. This decision cannot be reversed once made.

Step 3 — Court filing and notarial deed

We file the inheritance acceptance declaration at the 
competent Πρωτοδικείο, prepare and execute the notarial 
deed of inheritance acceptance, and file the inheritance 
tax declaration with AADE.

Step 4 — Registration and handover

We register the title transfer at the Hellenic Cadastre 
in your name, settle any outstanding tax obligations from 
estate funds, and deliver a complete file with all 
registered documents.

Our mission is to provide clear, reliable legal guidance that empowers international clients to live, invest, and build their future in Greece with confidence. We simplify complex legal processes through precision, transparency, and a client-first approach.

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