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Inheritance & Succession with Assets in Russia
Legal Guidance for Foreign Heirs and Estate Planning in the Russian Federation
Secure the Transfer of Property and Assets Across Borders
If a loved one passed away in Russia — or you are a European citizen holding property there — navigating inheritance law can be complicated. At R&T Legal, we provide complete legal support to EU nationals and heirs in probate proceedings, asset registration, will execution, and dispute resolution in Russia.
We ensure your succession rights are recognized, protected, and enforced — with multilingual, transparent legal care.
If a loved one passed away in Russia — or you are a European citizen holding property there — navigating inheritance law can be complicated. At R&T Legal, we provide complete legal support to EU nationals and heirs in probate proceedings, asset registration, will execution, and dispute resolution in Russia.
We ensure your succession rights are recognized, protected, and enforced — with multilingual, transparent legal care.
Our Inheritance Services Include:
Representation in Probate and Notary Proceedings
Succession of Real Estate and Bank Assets
Cross-Border Estate Planning & Will Drafting
Legalization & Apostille of Foreign Documents
Inheritance Disputes & Legal Claims
- Filing inheritance claims with a Russian notary
- Obtaining the certificate of inheritance (свидетельство о праве на наследство)
- Assistance for foreign heirs living abroad
Succession of Real Estate and Bank Assets
- Registration of inherited property with Rosreestr (land register)
- Accessing funds in Russian bank accounts
- Managing taxes and property rights for non-residents
Cross-Border Estate Planning & Will Drafting
- Drafting Russian-compliant wills for EU citizens
- Coordinating with notaries and consulates
- Avoiding succession conflicts under dual jurisdictions
Legalization & Apostille of Foreign Documents
- Translation and certification of powers of attorney, death certificates, wills
- Apostille/legalization for use in Russian notarial or court processes
Inheritance Disputes & Legal Claims
- Representing heirs in contested successions or omitted rights
- Challenging fake wills, fraud, or invalid transfers
- Court representation in property or share inheritance litigation
Who Needs This Service
- EU citizens inheriting assets or real estate in Russia
- Foreign relatives of deceased Russian citizens
- Dual nationals planning inheritance across borders
- Property owners in Russia seeking to formalize a will
- Individuals excluded from inheritance or involved in family disputes
Why Clients Trust R&T Legal
- Expertise in Russian Civil Code and inheritance law
- Multilingual support (English, Russian, German, Turkish)
- On-the-ground presence in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan
- End-to-end support: documents, notary, court, Rosreestr
- Transparent process for foreign heirs and family members
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