Since September 2026, the Legislature, which introduces substantial changes in wills, inheritances and the rights of relatives and partners.
The new provisions directly affect those who want to draft a will, secure their property, or move on to managing hereditary affairs.
The bill the Ministry of National Economy and Finance for the new «Framework for public benefit property, institutions, schooling inheritances and donations to the public» It simplifies the process of the public will, two witnesses will now be needed: «Secret» wills, while greater protection is given to heirs against excessive debts.
What changes since September
1. Wills
- The public will process is simplified.
- The secret will will now be prepared with two witnesses.
- A special procedure is provided for persons with serious disability.
- The particular wills are kept, but with stricter controls.
- The right to a will is acquired by persons aged 16.
- Wills are prohibited in favour of hospital staff, nursing homes and care institutions where the person is treated.
2. Inadvertent succession
- The spouse receives a higher percentage when there is a child: 1/3 of the inheritance.
- In the case of more children, the percentage of 1/4 remains.
- If there are no children, the spouse inherits the entire property before parents and other relatives.
- The same rights are laid down for symbiotics.
- Rights are also recognised to a mate without marriage, since the relationship lasts over 3 years.
3. Legal fate
- The heirs do not necessarily acquire condominance in real estate.
- They can ask for their ration in money.
- Legal fate is essentially converted into a financial requirement.
4. Heritage debt
- Greater protection is given to heirs against excessive debts.
- The heir is not responsible for his personal property unless he declares that he will freely manage the inheritance.
5. Clear heritage
- A liquidator will be appointed a lawyer by a special list of the court.
6. Other major changes
- Grandparents and great-grandmothers cease to be included in the inheritance classes.
- An inheritance right shall be recognised to a free partnership partner under conditions.
- The protection of the family roof shall be extended in the event of the death of the lessee and to the partner with a symbiotic agreement.
