: An heir must accept the inheritance to officially take ownership. This can be done expressly (written statement to the regional court) or tacitly (actions showing intent to own, like paying the deceased's debts) [15].
: Succession officially begins at the moment of death at the deceased's last permanent residence [15]. nasledstvo
: Bulgarian law follows a strict hierarchy (children, then parents, then siblings/grandparents, then more distant relatives). : An heir must accept the inheritance to
: If there is no will, the law determines the heirs based on kinship. Children and Spouses : Usually the primary heirs. : Bulgarian law follows a strict hierarchy (children,
For cases involving assets or residents in multiple EU countries, EU Regulation No 650/2012 simplifies which country's law applies—typically the law of the country where the deceased had their at the time of death [15]. Practical Steps for Heirs
: Heirs have the right to waive or refuse an inheritance, which is often done if the deceased's debts exceed their assets [15]. Types of Succession
: If there is uncertainty about debts, an heir can accept the inheritance "by inventory," which limits their liability for the deceased's debts to the value of the inherited assets.