Inheritance Law

Christina Agapiou & Co LLC offers Inheritance Law services, providing expert legal advice and support to individuals and families dealing with matters related to the distribution of estates, wills, and succession. The firm understands the complexities and sensitivities involved in inheritance issues, and is committed to ensuring that clients’ rights are protected, while helping to resolve any disputes that may arise during the estate administration process.

The firm’s Inheritance Law services include, but are not limited to:

• Wills and Testamentary Advice: Advising clients on the drafting, amending, and interpreting of wills, ensuring that their estate is distributed according to their wishes, and in accordance with Cyprus law.

• Probate and Estate Administration: Assisting with the probate process, including obtaining the necessary legal authority to administer an estate, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, and distributing assets according to the will or, in the absence of a will, Cyprus’ laws of intestate succession.

• Inheritance Disputes: Representing clients in disputes related to the validity of wills, claims by heirs, or issues surrounding the distribution of assets. This includes contesting a will, challenging the interpretation of a will, or addressing disputes over the fairness of asset division.

• Intestate Succession: Offering advice to individuals who are entitled to inherit under Cyprus’ laws when someone dies without leaving a valid will (intestate succession), ensuring that the deceased’s assets are distributed according to the statutory inheritance rules.

• Rights of Heirs and Beneficiaries: Protecting the rights of heirs and beneficiaries in the administration of estates, ensuring they receive their rightful share of the deceased’s assets in a timely and lawful manner.

• Tax and Financial Implications: Advising on the tax implications of inheritance, including inheritance tax (if applicable), estate duty, and any other financial obligations related to estate distribution.

• Estate Planning: Helping clients plan their estates to ensure the smooth transfer of assets, minimizing the potential for disputes, and ensuring that all legal and tax considerations are addressed in advance.

• Re-sealing of Wills: Assisting with the re-sealing of foreign wills, ensuring that foreign wills are recognized and enforceable in Cyprus in accordance with international conventions and local laws.

• Trusts and Fiduciary Arrangements: Advising on the use of trusts as part of estate planning and inheritance, providing for asset protection, and ensuring that beneficiaries receive the intended benefits in the most tax-efficient manner.

• Claims against Estates: Representing clients in claims against an estate, including claims for maintenance or inheritance by persons who believe they have a legitimate entitlement but were not included in the will or under the law of intestate succession.

• Executor and Administrator Responsibilities: Providing legal support and guidance to executors or administrators of estates in carrying out their responsibilities, including filing documents with the courts, managing estate assets, and distributing the estate according to the will or legal requirements.

Christina Agapiou & Co LC’s inheritance law team is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of succession, ensuring their estate plans are executed properly, and providing effective solutions in cases of disputes or challenges to the estate. With a focus on protecting clients’ rights and ensuring the fair and lawful distribution of assets, the firm works diligently to make the inheritance process as smooth and stress-free as possible.