Getting an inheritance: what should I know?

Let and subconsciously, but each of us dreams that one day a bell will ring, and an unknown voice will say: "You are the only heir to the county N in the N-region." Indeed, obtaining an inheritance can turn the lives of many. However, not everything is as simple and unclouded as it seems at first glance. Even if you are bequeathed only a few thousand rubles, you need to know all the nuances in order to stay in the win.

Receiving an inheritance is the acquisition by a person of rights and obligations regarding the property that the testator bequeathed to him. Very often the most unpleasant thing is hidden in the word "duties". Speaking of the negative aspects, the first thing you want to mention is the probability that together with a luxurious mansion you will get a "duty" to pay a bunch of debts and repair this mansion for several years. However, a person always has a choice.

Procedure for obtaining inheritance

1. The successor has the full right to renounce the inheritance. But do not rush: analyze all the pros and cons of possible inheritance. It may well be that there is still a catch. But if you suddenly change your mind and want to return the right to inheritance back - alas, nothing will come of it.

2. You can and will notify you about your decision within six months from the date of death of the testator.

3. The place of opening the inheritance must be the place where the deceased lived recently. If it is unknown, then it is possible to transfer the procedure to the place of the last residence of the deceased.

4. Receiving the inheritance very often divide among themselves not one but several people. There are two options: when all these people are indicated in the will or when it was not compiled, and inheritance is by law.

• The first case. If the property and liabilities are divided equally among the successors, then everything is clear - they have equal rights and obligations. But if everyone has a certain share, then he is in charge of proportional duties.

• The second case. If the inheritance is obtained by law and not by will, precedence is taken into account. Heirs of the first stage are, of course, children and parents, as well as spouses (or grandchildren by right of presentation). The second - brothers and sisters (or nephews and nieces according to the right of representation) and grandmothers with grandfathers from both (mother and father's) parties. The third line - aunts and uncles ... In total, there are as many as ten lines, and each of them contains its own reservations and nuances.

Documents for inheritance

• Statement, which contains the will of the person to receive the legacy inherited from him.

• Passport successor to the inheritance.

• A certificate in which the death of the testator is recorded.

• All the necessary documents that can confirm the relationship of the successor and testator (for example, a marriage certificate).

• Testament, without fail certified by a notary.

This is the main package of documents that you may need. Depending on the type of inheritance (car, cottage or apartment) the list is able to replenish.