What's Happening
For the first time in over 80 years, Greece has updated its inheritance laws. The changes took effect in September 2026. Here are the two things most relevant if your family has Greek property sitting unresolved.
Why It Matters for You
You won't inherit debt you didn't know about. In the past, accepting a Greek inheritance could mean taking on the person's debts personally. Now, you're only responsible up to the value of what you actually inherit — not a cent more, unless you choose to be.
Missed a deadline years ago? There's a second chance, but it won't last. The new law opened a short, one-off window to ask a Greek court to appoint someone to sort it out properly, even if the original deadline passed long ago. If this sounds like your family, don't wait to find out where you stand.
What to Do
This is genuinely good news for families who've been putting this off, unsure what they'd be taking on. A qualified Greek lawyer handles the legal side of all of this — but if any of this sounds like your situation, it's worth finding out exactly where things stand.
This is general information, not legal advice. Specific matters are handled by the qualified Greek legal practice we work with. Based on Greece's official Government Gazette publication (Law 5303/2026).
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