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Succession in Poland

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Polska
Wroclaw
Succession in Poland

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We create a dedicated team of lawyers specializing in comprehensive legal advice in matters related to inheritance, considering cross-border elements (both personal and property).

07/08/2026

Waiting for your inheritance payout? Here is how long a lawyer can actually hold your money. ⚖️💰

Getting a final court ruling on an inheritance is a huge milestone. But for many heirs, the real anxiety starts after the case is won—when waiting for the money to hit their bank account. ⏳

We frequently get asked: "How long can a legal representative hold inheritance funds in a trust account?"

Here is what you need to know:

The "Without Undue Delay" Rule: Polish law (Art. 455 of the Civil Code) and strict professional ethics codes state that once requested, funds must be transferred without undue delay.

Legitimate Bottlenecks: Safe transfers take time. Delays are only justified for official steps like Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks, currency conversions, or contractual fee settlements.

Your Rights: Any delay must be fully explained. If funds are held without an objective reason, you have the right to demand statutory interest, pursue civil litigation, or file a complaint with the bar association.

Clear boundaries and total financial transparency are non-negotiable when dealing with estate settlements. You deserve to know where your money is at every step. 💼✨

💬 Need assistance with inheritance, estate settlements, or cross-border assets in Poland?

Get direct, transparent legal support from our team today.

💻 Book an online consultation:
📬 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +48 502 775 164

30/07/2026

Why wait decades to pass on family wealth when it matters most today? 💡

With life expectancy now exceeding 80, many heirs don't receive an inheritance until their 50s or 60s—a time when they are usually already financially stable. That is why early inheritance through lifetime donations is rapidly becoming a key strategy for smart family wealth management.

Helping the younger generation buy their first home or start a business in their 20s or 30s can completely change their life trajectory. But doing it right requires careful planning.

What you need to know about transferring capital early:

🔹 The Tax Benefit: In Poland, the "zero tax group" (spouses, children, parents, siblings) can transfer assets completely tax-free—provided you meet specific formal steps, like submitting the SD-Z2 form within 6 months and documenting bank transfers.

🔹 The Risk to Donors: Giving away too much too soon can compromise a senior’s financial independence and healthcare security in old age. Always retain a comfortable buffer!

🔹 The Legal Trap: Unplanned donations can trigger future claims regarding the reserved portion (forced heirship / zachowek), potentially leading to costly family disputes later on.

Strategic capital management isn't just about generosity—it’s about protecting your own future while legally safeguarding your family's assets.

📖 Want to learn more about how to structure lifetime gifts safely and tax-efficiently? Read our full guide on early inheritance!

💬 Need personalized legal support with inheritance or property transfer in Poland?
We’re here to help you navigate the process seamlessly.

💻 Book an online consultation with our team!
📬 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +48 502 775 164

23/07/2026

Wondering what it is like to work with us? ⚖️

We believe that trust and transparency are the foundations of excellent legal representation. That is why we are excited to announce a brand new Client Testimonials section on our website! 🌟

We have compiled reviews from the past few months to give you an authentic look into our daily practice. By reading them, you can discover:

How our team approaches legal challenges and communicates with clients.

The dedication, work ethic, and professionalism of our lawyers.

Real experiences from individuals and businesses we have successfully represented.

If you are considering commissioning us for your legal matters, we highly encourage you to visit our website first. See for yourself how we collaborate with our clients and what you can expect when you choose our firm.

Thank you to all our clients for your continued trust and kind words! 🤝

08/07/2026

Inheritance among siblings can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas of law. While it seems straightforward, sharing an estate often triggers unexpected family disputes. 💔👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Do you know your rights when it comes to statutory succession in Poland? What happens when half-siblings are involved? Or how to legally divide an inherited house without ruining family relationships? 🏡⚖️

We’ve just published a comprehensive Guide to Siblings’ Inheritance Laws on our blog! 📑✨

Here is a sneak peek of what you will learn:

🇵🇱 The Hierarchy: Where do siblings stand in the Polish Civil Code? (Hint: They aren't in the first group!).

🌓 Half-Siblings: Do they share the same inheritance rights as full siblings?

⚖️ The Big Debate: Should siblings always receive equal shares?

🏢 Real Estate Clashes: How to handle co-ownership of a house and the best options for asset division.

🛡️ Protection: Practical steps to secure your inheritance and handle potential court proceedings.

Don't let legal complexities turn into family conflicts. Knowledge is your best protection! 💼🛡️

👉 Read the full guide now: www.successioninpoland.com

👥 Stay ahead of the legal curve!
Follow our profile for regular, reliable updates on Polish inheritance law, practical legal tips, and expert insights tailored for international families. 🌍📌

💬 Need personalized assistance?
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the inheritance process in Poland.
💻 Book an online consultation!
📬 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +48 502 775 164

26/06/2026

🌍 Cross-Border Inheritance: Trust the Experts with Global Reach!

This month has been exceptionally busy and rewarding for our Law Firm. We are proud to announce that dozens of new clients have chosen us to represent them in complex inheritance and succession matters in Poland! 🏛️💼

Our team has recently signed new representation agreements covering:
🔹 Ascertainment of Heirship (Stwierdzenie nabycia spadku) – legal confirmation of your rights.
🔹 Legitime / Forced Share Claims (Zachowek) – securing the financial share you are legally entitled to.
🔹 Estate Inventory Management (Spis inwentarza) – comprehensive verification of the deceased's assets and liabilities.

Why are international clients choosing us?
Lately, our Law Firm has been experiencing dynamic growth. Managing a significantly larger volume of cases directly translates into deeper expertise, smoother procedures, and even faster results for those we represent.

We successfully bridge the distance for clients living abroad who hold inheritance rights in Poland. This month alone, we welcomed clients predominantly from the United States and Canada, as well as from the United Kingdom and France. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷

No matter where you are in the world, managing Polish estate matters does not require your physical presence. We handle the entire legal complexity for you.

📊 Want to see our track record?
We believe in full transparency. Visit our website to explore the list of cases we are currently handling and see the scale of our ongoing success.

👉 Check our current cases here: https://successioninpoland.com/

Do you need reliable legal support regarding an inheritance in Poland? Contact our cross-border legal team today!

22/06/2026

Inheriting a house in Poland? Check whether it is burdened with a reverse mortgage

Inheriting real estate is usually associated with financial security and the continuation of family history. In practice, however, heirs increasingly discover that the inherited house is burdened with an obligation towards a bank, or that a life estate agreement was concluded during the owner’s lifetime.

This is a very important distinction.

In the case of a reverse mortgage, the property still forms part of the estate, but it is burdened with a debt that the heirs must settle with the bank. The family may then, among other options:

✅ repay the debt and keep the property;
✅ sell the house, repay the bank, and divide the remaining amount;
✅ allow the creditor to satisfy its claim from the property.

The situation is different in the case of a life estate agreement or lifetime annuity arrangement. In such a case, ownership of the property may have been transferred during the senior’s lifetime, which means that the house may not form part of the estate at all.

That is why, after the death of a loved one, it is worth acting quickly and:

🔹 checking the land and mortgage register, especially Sections III and IV;
🔹 determining whether there is a reverse mortgage agreement or a life estate agreement;
🔹 contacting the bank or financial institution;
🔹 formally confirming the acquisition of inheritance;
🔹 remembering tax deadlines, including the SD-Z2 notification.

A lack of quick action may lead to unnecessary stress, additional costs, and the risk of making the wrong decisions.

If you have inherited real estate in Poland and are not sure whether it is burdened with any obligations, it is worth consulting your situation before taking further steps.

📩 Need assistance with inheritance or real estate in Poland? Contact us.

10/06/2026

🌍 Cross-Border Inheritance & Minors: Can Decades-Old Treaties Override EU Law? 📜⚖️
Imagine minors living in Germany (non-EU citizens) who inherit real estate in Poland. Which court decides on selling the property? The court where they live (Germany) or where the property is located (Poland)? 🤔

Most practitioners automatically point to EU Regulations. However, a landmark ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) changed the game. 🤯

📍 The CJEU Confirms: Pre-Accession Treaties Can Take Precedence!
The Court ruled that, in specific situations, bilateral treaties concluded by Member States with third countries before joining the EU can still override EU jurisdiction rules when it comes to authorizing transactions involving minors' assets. 🏛️

⚠️ Why Does This Matter?
International estate planning is getting highly complex, especially when overlapping:

👶 Minors’ assets (strictly requiring family court approval),

🗺️ Cross-border inheritances (heirs, deceased, and assets in different countries),

🏢 International real estate transactions,

🛂 Non-EU citizens residing within the EU.

💡 The Key Takeaway
Relying solely on standard EU regulations is no longer enough. A bulletproof legal strategy for international probate requires analyzing:
1️⃣ Domestic property laws,
2️⃣ EU Regulations,
3️⃣ Historical, bilateral international treaties concluded decades ago.

Overlooking an old treaty can lead to the absolute invalidity of a property sale! 🛑

💼 Navigating a complex inheritance involving assets in Poland and heirs living abroad? Our firm specializes in international probate and cross-border property law.
👉 Send us a direct message to secure your global assets. 📩

30/05/2026

💬 Is future inheritance considered in a divorce settlement in Poland?

This is one of the questions we often hear from clients involved in high-value or cross-border family matters.

Under Polish law, assets acquired through inheritance usually form part of the personal property of the spouse who inherits them. This means that, in principle, inherited assets are not divided between spouses in divorce proceedings. ⚖️

However, the situation may become more complex when:

🏠 marital funds were used to renovate or maintain inherited real estate;
💼 inherited company shares generated dividends during the marriage;
📑 there was no marital property agreement;
🌍 the spouses live in different countries or hold assets in more than one jurisdiction.

In such cases, inheritance, divorce, asset division and cross-border regulations may overlap — and proper legal planning becomes essential.

For international families and clients holding assets in Poland, it is particularly important to consider not only Polish family law, but also EU succession and matrimonial property regulations.

📌 We explain these issues in more detail in our latest article:
https://successioninpoland.com/is-future-inheritance-considered-in-a-divorce-settlement/

👉 Read the full article on our website:
“Is Future Inheritance Considered in a Divorce Settlement?”

Need assistance with inheritance, divorce or property matters in Poland?

📩 Contact us for individual legal support.

25/05/2026

Does a "fair" division of an inheritance always mean splitting what’s left 50/50? Not necessarily. ⚖️

Imagine this: A parent gifts a valuable property to one child during their lifetime. Years later, they pass away. Should the other siblings start at a disadvantage when dividing the remaining estate?

This is where the concept of Inheritance Estate Accounting (regulated under Articles 1039–1043 of the Polish Civil Code) comes into play. Its core purpose is simple: to ensure fairness and equal treatment among statutory heirs.

💡 How does it work in practice?
If one heir received significant lifetime benefits (like real estate or large cash gifts) from the deceased, the value of those gifts is added back to a "hypothetical" total estate. When the final assets are distributed, that heir’s share is reduced because they already received a portion of their inheritance "in advance."

Key facts you need to know:
1️⃣ It’s a balancing mechanism: It doesn’t create a new financial claim; it simply adjusts the final shares during the division of the estate.
2️⃣ It can be excluded: A deceased person has the right to explicitly state (e.g., in a deed of gift or a will) that a specific gift should not be counted against the future inheritance.
3️⃣ Cross-border complexities: Probate proceedings in Poland can take 1 to 2 years—even longer if heirs live abroad, documents require certified translations, or multiple properties are involved.

Navigating foreign inheritance laws while grieving a loved one is incredibly stressful. You don’t have to go through complex Polish probate proceedings alone. We are here to protect your rights every step of the way.

💼 Need expert legal guidance on Polish inheritance or estate division?
Connect with us easily from anywhere in the world.

💻 Book an online consultation
📬 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +48 502 775 164

21/05/2026

Today, our Managing Partner, Katarzyna Lewicka-Krzysztowczyk, is representing our law firm at the Annual Conference on European Succession Law organized by the Academy of European Law (ERA).

💡 Why this matters?
Cross-border inheritance and succession planning can be a legal maze. This prestigious event focuses on the latest developments, practical challenges, and landmark rulings in European succession law. By staying at the absolute forefront of these changes, we ensure our clients receive the most up-to-date, strategic advice for their international estate matters.

🤝 Connecting Europe, Serving You
Beyond the insights, this conference is a powerhouse for international networking. Katarzyna is connecting face-to-face with top legal experts from all over Europe.

The direct benefit for our clients?
When a case spans multiple countries, we don't just know the law—we have a trusted network of local legal partners across Europe ready to act. This means faster resolutions, seamless cooperation, and maximum security for your cross-border legal matters.

Stay tuned for more insights straight from Trier! 💼✨

Adres

Księcia Witolda 49/4
Wroclaw
50-202

Godziny Otwarcia

Poniedziałek	09:00 - 17:00
Wtorek	09:00 - 17:00
Środa	09:00 - 17:00
Czwartek	09:00 - 17:00
Piątek	09:00 - 17:00

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https://successioninpoland.com/

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