A: As specialized lawyers in Greece, we can assist you towards clearing up any estate in Greece issues and formally bringing the title of the inherited assets under your name, according to the pursuant provisions of Inheritance and Estate Law in Greece. We handle all matters for Greeks abroad and for foreign citizens involving property in Greece; also, relatives (either abroad or Greece) passing away in intestacy (without a will) and leaving assets to you, without you ever having to travel to Greece. This includes all translations, certifications, Court probates, tax filings and payment of taxes, preparation of Acceptance of Inheritance Notarial Deed and execution of same, registration of the title under your name at the competent Greek Land Registry Recorder archives.
A: As experienced Greek lawyers, we know that there are differences with regard to U.S. / U.K. / Australian laws and Greek laws for estate planning in Greece. Our Greek law firm has handled hundreds of estates in Greece involving foreign and / or Greek assets. We are experts in structuring Greek gifts and / or tax free sales to minimize Greek inheritance taxes.
A: Our Greek law firm will promptly perform a thorough title search before the competent Land Registry (wherever that might be in Greece) and send you a full report on our findings within one week. Should you wish so, we may also perform an on-site visit at the property; find out its actual status and send you pictures. Finally, upon your relevant request, we can always locate a local appraiser/realtor and have it evaluated. In doing so, we let our clients know at an early stage whether their Estate matter in Greece is indeed worth pursuing.
A: As Greek lawyers, we have handled thousands of purchases and sales of Real Estate in Greece for U.S. and U.K. citizens, Greeks abroad, Greek Americans, Greek Australians and other Greek or non-Greek people from practically every English-speaking community throughout the world, without the individuals having to travel to Greece. This includes title investigations, procuring all necessary documentation required by Greek Real Estate law, representations before Land Registries, Municipalities, Tax Authorities and Estate Courts in Greece; drafting the Conveyance Deed and executing it before a Notary Public.
A: Our Greek law firm manages hundreds of real estate properties and construction projects in Greece for clients whether they are Greeks abroad or foreign citizens. We provide instant action and response and updates on any such matters. We, as specialized Greek lawyers, can handle Court representation and litigate against the tenants as appropriate (if they are in breach of any agreement, should the lease be terminated and they still remain in the property); we can also secure our clients by preparing and placing into effect leasing agreements which best represent our clients' interests.
A: Owning property in Greece in an undivided interest share often proves to be a complicated issue (either you are Greeks abroad or foreign citizens), especially when not sharing the same opinion with the rest co-owners on how to develop the property. Our specialized Greek law firm can assist you to make the best out of your share: sell the entire property to a third party and wire-transfer your share of the Sale proceeds; negotiate a "buy-out" option with the other undivided interest share holders or even file for a Court - ordered partition and compulsory auction, in case no mutually acceptable solution can be found.
A: No! Unfortunately, for many Greeks abroad, it is very often the case that relatives, who claim to "take care" of your real estate in Greece, are actually trying to gain ownership of it, through adverse possession ("squatter's right"). You should be wary of Greek relatives, residing in or near your property in Greece for a period of 20 years (or in sometimes, even less): all too often, they will end up with the title to the estate, if the situation is not identified in time and defended as appropriate. We, as specialized Greek lawyers, can assist you to protect and preserve your ownership rights: investigate the property and possible adverse possession actions; file for Court-ordered protection of your ownership right, according to the real estate law in Greece, or simply talk to the relatives (if applicable) and have them acknowledge your ownership right in writing (by executing the relevant Statements we prepare, as we have done in many cases for Greeks abroad).
A: We, being specialized lawyers in Greece, can assist you in making the right decision on how to make the most of your ownership, whether you are Greeks abroad or foreign citizens: advise you on the rent / sale value of it; suggest possible development options; and, of course, help you all the way with whatever choice / endeavour you may have. At the same time, we will indicate the tax-wise most favourable structure and treatment, in order to save you on income tax in Greece.
A: Our specialisation in Greek Tax related issues and our many years of experience, allow us to offer you the best solutions when conveying property in Greece, in order to minimize your tax obligations. Depending on the estate's value and several other co-affecting parameters varying upon each individual case's particulars (e.g. age of your parents; income-production status of the property etc.), our Greek law firm can advise you accordingly and prepare, draft and execute the most cost-effective conveyance Deed in Greece for you.
A: Through our many years of experience, our Greek law firm has established strong professional relationships with Appraisers and Realtors all over Greece. No matter where the real estate property in Greece you are interested in might lie, and whether you are Greeks abroad or foreign citizens, we can obtain an accurate appraisal of its value and protect you from accepting an overpriced offer.
A: As experienced Greek lawyers, we can assist you all the way from finding out the exact amount that you have inherited and are entitled to, up to wire transferring same to you, as our law firm in Greece has done for many Greeks abroad. This includes: procuring all legalising documents that prove your inheritance right; representing you before the respective legal department of any Greek Bank; filing an application for a written statement on the account's balance; completing all necessary Tax filings; paying out any Greek Inheritance Tax due and, finally, exporting the funds to you.
A: Our Greek Lawyers have handled hundreds of divorces with both U.S. and Greek property issues for many Greeks abroad and for foreign citizens, where we, as Greek solicitors, have been able to increase the U.S. marital settlement by including the Greek property assets (all too often conveniently "suppressed" by the other party for the apparent reasons). In addition, we can collect child support owed to you by residents of Greece and we can handle custody matters when the children have been taken to Greece. All the above legal matters are handled efficiently through our Greek law firm.
A: We, as Greek lawyers, can assist you in collecting monies owed to you by Greek parties and execute (foreclose upon etc.) on Greek assets in certain cases.
A: We handle corporate and business transactions and trade between the U.S. / U.K. / Australia etc and Greece. Whether it involves setting up distributorship agreements, franchises, branches or subsidiaries, we always consider the best options under the laws of Greece.
A: Our Greek law firm can assist you with any issue until the closing of the matter. We can advise you on the provisions of the Greek Law; negotiate directly with the Greek party; draft or revise the contract and represent you at the execution, without you having to actually travel in Greece. We also handle matters of translation of any contract.
A: Yes. We can handle your entire representation before the competent authorities (Athens Special Registry, competent Municipality, Region and Prefecture) and successfully complete your registration with a Greek Municipality and with the Greek Male Rolls (where applicable), as we have done for many Greeks abroad, so you may acquire your Greek Passport.
A: Yes, you may be obliged to serve a military service in Greece. However, depending on your age and the time you want to spend in Greece each year, our Greek law firm can advise you on the exact provisions that could possibly let you buy out your military service or allow you to avoid serving altogether.
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