: Succession officially begins at the moment of death at the deceased's last permanent residence [15].
: Obtain this from the local municipality to prove your legal status as an heir.
In Bulgaria, this process is primarily governed by the Law on Succession (Zakon za nasledstvo) [15]. Core Principles of Inheritance nasledstvo
: If there is no will, the law determines the heirs based on kinship. Children and Spouses : Usually the primary heirs.
: An heir must accept the inheritance to officially take ownership. This can be done expressly (written statement to the regional court) or tacitly (actions showing intent to own, like paying the deceased's debts) [15]. : Succession officially begins at the moment of
: Bulgarian law follows a strict hierarchy (children, then parents, then siblings/grandparents, then more distant relatives).
For cases involving assets or residents in multiple EU countries, EU Regulation No 650/2012 simplifies which country's law applies—typically the law of the country where the deceased had their at the time of death [15]. Practical Steps for Heirs Core Principles of Inheritance : If there is
: A person can dictate how their property is distributed through a written will. However, Bulgarian law protects "reserved shares" for close relatives (children, parents, and spouses), meaning a person cannot completely disinherit them through a will [15]. Cross-Border Inheritance