Jurisdiction, law, recognition & enforcement in succession & European Certificate of Succession
This procedure concerns rules for cross-border successions within the EU. It aims to simplify procedures for citizens inheriting assets in another Member State and clarify which country's law applies to a succession.
It establishes a European Certificate of Succession to prove one's status as heir or executor, making it easier to manage estates and assets across the EU.
Documents
Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and authentic instruments in matters of succession and the creation of a European Certificate of Succession
proposal · EN · 2026-05-13
Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and authentic instruments in matters of succession and the creation of a European Certificate of Succession
report · EN · 2026-05-13