Grounds for inheritance

Inheritance may take place:

• under a will;
• under the law.

As a rule, the inheritance opens on the date of the deceased person’s death.

Where should the heir apply?

A certificate of inheritance is issued by a notary at the place where the inheritance is opened.

This is normally:

• the deceased person’s last permanent place of residence;
• or, if it is unknown, the location of the immovable property or its principal part.

When is the certificate issued?

The certificate is generally issued six months after the inheritance is opened.

It may be issued earlier if the notary has sufficient evidence that no other heirs exist.

Can the inheritance be handled from abroad?

Yes. An heir who cannot travel to Uzbekistan may appoint a representative under a notarized power of attorney.

A power of attorney executed abroad must be certified by an Uzbek consular office or, where required, legalized or apostilled.

A different procedure may apply under an international treaty.

Which documents are required?

The documents usually include:

• the heir’s application;
• an identity document;
• the deceased person’s death certificate;
• documents proving family relationship or the will;
• title documents relating to the inherited property;
• a power of attorney, if a representative is involved.

Important: the notary determines the final list of documents according to the type of property and the grounds for inheritance.