Cyprus Probate – FAQ
1. How is the estate of a deceased person administered? If the deceased left a Will, they will have usually have named a person or persons to execute the the Will. The person nominated in the Will is the executor.…
Wills in Cyprus – FAQ
1. Is it compulsory to make a Will in Cyprus? No, it is not. It is however advisable in most cases. 2. What happens if someone passes away without having left a will? If someone passes away without having left…
Contesting a Cyprus Will
There a number of grounds under which it may be possible to contest / challenge a Cyprus Will. These grounds include: lack of legal capacitylack of valid executionundue influencefraud / forgery andconstruction. 1. Lack of legal capacity Section 23 of…
What is the difference between an Executor and an Administrator of a Will?
When a valid Will is left, a personal representative will act as the executor of the Will. If there is no Will was not created, the personal representative becomes known as an administrator of the will. The personal representative is…
Methods of succession under Cyprus Law
The estate of a deceased person may be disposed or distributed by a Will or without a will. The right of a person to dispose his estate in accordance with the provisions of his Will is not absolute and is…
Cyprus Probate (Re-Sealing) Law
The legal doctrine of “Lex rei sitae” provides that the law of the country where immovable property (house or land) is situated governs the transfer of title to property.With regards to immovable property registered in the name of diseased persons,…
Being an Executor or Administrator of a Will
A will is made to ensure that the testator (the person who made the Will) can detail how and where their assets should be distributed in the event of their death. The executor of the will has the duty of…
Forced heirship provisions now apply to British citizens
The Wills and Succession Law determines who will inherit a person’s estate when they pass away. Cyprus succession law provides for “forced heirship”. The rules of forced heirship in Cyprus are fairly complex and inheritance depends upon which family members…
How to Change – Remove the Executor of a Will
When an individual, known as a testator, makes a Will, they will generally appoint an executor. The executor of the Will has a duty to the testator to carry out the terms and conditions of the will upon the testator’s…