Missing in action property — can relatives inherit.

When a person dies, their property (inheritance) goes to relatives — by law or by will. However, due to the war, the number of cases where a person goes missing has increased. In such cases, the question arises whether it is possible to open an inheritance case and what is needed for this.

What to do if a serviceman is missing

A lawyer explained that an inheritance case can only be opened after the court officially declares a person dead. First, relatives must go to court for this, and only after receiving a court decision can they begin the inheritance procedure with a notary.

What to do if a serviceman did not inherit in time

If a serviceman could not inherit property due to military service, he can contact a notary to restore the missed deadline, and then go to court for explanations.

It is important to remember that the application to the notary must be submitted in person, and online registration of inheritance is not possible in this case, even if all documents are available.

In the case where a person goes missing due to war, the procedure for opening an inheritance case becomes more complicated. Relatives must have patience and adhere to the requirements of the law to resolve issues related to inheritance in wartime conditions.