A short description
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Inheritance law and representation in probate proceedings
Preparation of inheritance-law instruments and support before and during Croatian probate proceedings.
Send an enquiryAdriana Vuković Law OfficeUpdated 8 October 2026.
How the office can assist
Inheritance and probate
Inheritance matters may involve preparing lifetime instruments, identifying assets or representing an heir in probate proceedings.
Where a matter has an international element, support may include coordination with foreign professionals and the steps required in Croatia and abroad.
Examples of legal support
Inheritance law and representation in probate proceedings
- drafting Croatian-law agreements for lifelong support and support until death
- drafting private wills
- drafting inheritance and gift agreements
- preparing lifetime assignment and distribution agreements
- initiating probate proceedings for heirs
- collecting information on a deceased person’s assets in Croatia
- representation in probate proceedings
How an engagement begins
A considered assessment. A clear next step.
A potential conflict check
Before sensitive documents are exchanged, the office checks whether it may consider the matter.
Agreement on the next step
If the office may assist, the scope, communication method and engagement terms are agreed.
Common initial questions
Inheritance and probate
Can the office represent an heir in probate proceedings?
Yes. Support may include initiating proceedings, preparing submissions and representing an heir before competent Croatian authorities.
What if an heir lives abroad?
Depending on the circumstances, steps may be taken in Croatia and coordinated with foreign professionals where necessary.
What should be included in the first enquiry?
It is useful to describe the relationship to the deceased, known assets, the current stage and whether another country is involved. Documents can follow after the initial check.
THE FIRST STEP
A considered assessment. A clear next step.
Send a short description so the office can assess whether it can assist and suggest a possible next step.