Inheritance Law
Articles on accepting and formalising an inheritance in Russia, restoring missed deadlines, inheritance disputes, wills, compulsory shares and division of inherited property.
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Bankruptcy of a Deceased Person: Composition of the Succession Estate
What enters the bankruptcy estate of a deceased Russian debtor: home, shares, debts, funeral expenses and representation before and after acceptance.
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Inheriting Under a Will in Russia: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to accepting an inheritance under a will in Russia: the six-month deadline, notary procedure, documents, compulsory shares, debts and registration.
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Challenging a Will in Russia: Grounds, Evidence and Procedure
When and how a will may be challenged in Russia: legal grounds, evidence, court procedure, limitation risks and the consequences of invalidity.
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Joint Wills and Inheritance Contracts in Russia: Key Differences
A practical 2026 comparison of joint wills by spouses and inheritance contracts in Russia, including formalities, amendment rules, mandatory shares and planning risks.
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Missed the Russian Inheritance Deadline: What Heirs Can Do
A practical 2026 guide to Russia’s inheritance acceptance deadline, factual acceptance, written consent by other heirs, court restoration and the evidence an heir should preserve.
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How to Make a Will in Russia: Formalities and Planning Checklist
A practical 2026 guide to making a will in Russia, covering legal capacity, notarial form, assets, beneficiaries, mandatory shares, executors, amendment and common mistakes.
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Unworthy Heirs in Russia: Grounds, Evidence and Court Procedure
A practical 2026 guide to excluding an unworthy heir in Russia, covering intentional unlawful acts, parental-rights cases, malicious maintenance evasion, proof and recovery.
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Tenant Dies Before Apartment Privatization in Russia: Heirs’ Rights
A practical 2026 guide to inheritance disputes when a Russian social tenant dies before apartment privatization is completed, including the filing test, evidence and court remedies.
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Russian Inheritance Notary Fees: Rates and Exemptions
How Russian inheritance notary costs are calculated: federal rates, statutory caps, exemptions, valuation rules, and the separate regional tariff.
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Inherited Loan and Debts in Russia: What an Heir Should Do
Whether a loan passes by inheritance, the heir-liability cap, insurance, interest, estate valuation and bankruptcy of the succession estate.