Court certificates
Certificates from the justice of the peace or the court of first instance: a will, an inheritance, a non-bankruptcy certificate for a business.
We request the certificate from the magistrate’s court or the court of first instance and hand it to you ready. This procedure is managed end-to-end by our Private KEP desk in Mandouki. We audit your documentation, execute the administrative filing, and deliver the final verified documents.
I need
- Certificate of Non-Publication of Will
- Certificate of Non-Renunciation of Inheritance
- Certificate of Non-Contestation of Inheritance
- Certificate of Non-Bankruptcy
Required Documents & Prerequisites
- Deceased person's full legal name, date and place of death, and AFM tax number.
- Certified death certificate and certificate of next of kin from the municipality.
- Passport copy and tax information of the petitioning heir or legal proxy.
Turnaround Times & Document Delivery
Formal application lodged with the Corfu Court of First Instance / Magistrate Court within 24 hours. Certified court decrees and non-renunciation certificates issued within 5 to 10 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court certificates are required for handling an inheritance in Corfu?
Key certificates include the certificate of non-renunciation of inheritance, certificate of non-publication of will, and certificate of non-contestation of inheritance rights.
What is the legal deadline for renouncing an inheritance in Greece?
The deadline is 4 months for Greek residents and 12 months for individuals residing abroad, counted from the date of death. We manage court filings to respect statutory windows.