The European Network of Registers of Wills Association
Finding a will in Croatia
Legal professionals, some questions/answers to assist you
When the existence of a will has been established, who has to be contacted to obtain information about its content?
Information on the content of a will is provided by the judicial commissioner, i.e. the notary tasked with opening the will by the court settling the succession.
Foreign courts can use mutual legal assistance to obtain a copy of the will.
Who is entitled to receive the information?
The information contained in the will, and a copy of the will itself, can be sent to public authorities, the heirs and any person granted or deprived of their rights under the terms of the will.
Is there a particular procedure to be followed? If so, which one?
For the information contained in the will, or a copy of the will itself, to be communicated, the will must have been opened in accordance with Croatian law.
By what means can the information be sent?
A certified copy of the will is sent by post.
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