Heirs in Greece have the right to:
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Accept the inheritance
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Accept with benefit of inventory, or
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Renounce it entirely
Why renounce an inheritance?
If the estate includes:
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Debts
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Mortgages
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Tax liabilities
Renunciation protects you from assuming obligations.
Strict deadlines apply
Renunciation must be declared within:
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4 months (residents of Greece)
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1 year (residents abroad)
Missing the deadline can have serious consequences.
