Practice Area

Succession and UCC Matters

Succession and UCC Matters

Overview

Understanding This Practice Area

Succession matters, including applications for succession certificates and legal heir certificates, are handled before the competent District Court, assisting families in establishing lawful inheritance rights.

Legal Process

How the Matter Proceeds

  1. 01 Review of the deceased's assets and family details
  2. 02 Advice on the appropriate certificate — succession, legal heir, or letters of administration
  3. 03 Drafting and filing of the petition before the District Court
  4. 04 Publication of notice and handling of objections, if any
  5. 05 Follow-up until the certificate is granted

Who Needs This

Is This Relevant to You?

Legal heirs seeking to establish their right to a deceased person's assets, bank accounts, or securities.

FAQs

A succession certificate enables legal heirs to collect debts, securities, and other movable assets of a deceased person.

Timelines vary depending on the court's workload and whether any objections are raised during the notice period.