What's Happening
Many Greek-Australian families have inherited property in Greece that has sat for years, still in a parent's or grandparent's name. As Greece digitises its property and tax records, those gaps are becoming harder to ignore.
Why It Matters for You
Until the inheritance is formally completed in Greece, you can't sell the property, pass it on or properly register it. Even if years have passed, it can usually still be sorted out, and Greece's new inheritance law has opened further options.
What's Usually Involved
Every family is different, and the qualified Greek legal practice we work with confirms which steps apply. Most inheritances involve some of the following:
- Registering the death in Greece (see more)
- Confirming who the legal heirs are, including whether there's a will
- A Greek tax number for each heir (see our AFM guide)
- Filing the inheritance tax return
- Formally accepting the inheritance before a Greek notary
- Registering the property in your name with the land registry
Can It Be Done from Australia?
Yes. In most cases, you sign a Power of Attorney here through the Greek Consulate, and the qualified Greek legal practice acts for you in Greece. No travel needed.
What to Do
Gather what you have: death certificates, any will, old deeds, and any Greek tax numbers in the family. Missing pieces are common.
A Property Clarity Session is the simplest first step. GPP coordinates with the qualified Greek legal practice we work with, based in Greece, so you understand where things stand, with one point of contact here in Australia.
This is general information, not legal advice. Specific matters are handled by the qualified Greek legal practice we work with.
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