Finding a will in Slovenia

~ 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 the will is communicated by the court responsible for settling the succession, i.e. the court with jurisdiction over the district of the testator’s temporary or permanent residence at the time of death.

• Who is entitled to receive the information?

The information contained in the will, and if necessary a copy of the will itself, can be sent to the heirs, public authorities and legal professionals responsible for settling the succession, wherever they are located, and, more generally, to any person with a legitimate interest. Evidence of this interest must be provided.

• 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 and announced in accordance with Slovenian law.

• By what means can the information be sent?

Copies of the will are sent by post.

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