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Greek Inheritance law

Greek Inheritance law Navigating Greek inheritance law Wills, Succession, and Probate Law requires a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks and detailed procedures, especially when it comes to the rights of heirs, the validation of wills, and asset distribution. Economou & Economou Law office in Athens Greece, stands out as a preeminent choice in this field, recognized by Lawzana as the Best Inheritance Law Office in Greece with over 100 years of experience, this highly respected Athens-based law office has consistently delivered expert, thorough, and compassionate legal services to clients dealing with Greek inheritance issues. From the stipulation of wills to...

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Digital Nomad Visa Greece

Digital Nomad Visa Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best immigration lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

How can I get in Greece the digital nomad visa? In 2021, Greece introduced a new digital nomad visa, which was exciting news for those who love this beautiful and friendly country! So now you have a unique opportunity especially for those who were looking for a way to move in Greece finally they found a path that includes the following documents: A completed application form A passport that will remain valid until at least three months after the visa ends 2 passport-sized photos Proof of employment (e.g. offer letter, employment contract) confirming you can work remotely A declaration letter confirming your intent to live and work...

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Legal services for Digital Nomads Visa in Greece

Digital Nomads Visa in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best golden visa lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Digital Nomads in Athens: A Guide to Digital Nomads Visa Application Procedures If you’re a digital nomad planning to visit Greece, the first step is to understand the digital nomads visa application procedure. Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your visit, you may require a visa to enter Greece. The types of visa available include: Reasons to become a digital nomad in Greece Greece is one of the countries with the best climate of the world, with over 300 sunshine days a year Being surrounded by like-minded people who value work-life balance and wellbeing Low cost of living for accommodation, transport, eating out...

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Inheritance acceptance in Greece: Legal procedures

Inheritance acceptance in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best inheritance lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Before becoming the owner of any estate to which they are entitled, for inheritance acceptance in Greece, requires a series of legal and administrative procedures. An heir's rights may be determined by the decedent's Will or, in the absence of a Will, by intestacy law. An estate must go through a few legal procedures before it can be accepted because Greek law covers both movable assets that are located outside of Greece and all assets that are located in Greece. Inheritance acceptance in Greece or renouncement of inheritance in Greece One must first confirm that they wish to receive the bequest. One...

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What happens when the inherited property of a foreign national is located in Greece?

Inherited property foreign in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best inheritance lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

When a foreign national passes away and bequeaths a property to their foreign heirs, and Inherited property of the foreign is located in Greece, we refer to the provisions of the Greek Civil Code, which includes regulations on private international law. According to Article 28 of the Civil Code, inheritance matters are governed by the law of the nationality that the deceased held at the time of death. This provision indicates that the substantive law of the deceased's nationality at the time of death governs both testamentary (by will) and intestate (without a will) succession, as well as compulsory succession....

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Recognition and Enforcement of foreign court Judgments in Civil and Commercial law in Greece: 

Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best civil lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Recognition and Enforcement of foreign court Judgments in Civil and Commercial law in Greece. Greece may be subject to applicable international conventions or bilateral treaties, but the process for enforcing judgments rendered abroad under Greek domestic law is essentially the same. How does the general law in your jurisdiction handle the enforcement of foreign judgments? When a petition is filed by an interested party before the appropriate Single Member First Instance Court, a court judgment must be rendered in order for a foreign judgment to be declared enforceable. What are the formal requirements, for Court judgments enforcement Greece? Is it necessary, for...

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Resident investment permit in Greece to foreign subjects, owing real estate in Greece

Resident investment permit in Greece - Economou & Economou best golden visa law office in Athens Greece

How to obtain resident investment permit in Greece? If you dream of classical Greece! , make your dream come true by buying and living in your own house in modern Greece either in its over 3000 islands or in its mainland…..Greece, who nowadays, celebrates over the 200 years anniversary of its independence, is still teaching the world how working slaves could become free enjoying their freedom, under the generous ever shinning sun of eternal Greece. Allow us to investigate with you dear Greek friends, either EE, citizens or non in simple steps what you would need: Step number one : Tracing the real estate in...

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Court for drunk driving?

Court for drunk driving - Economou & Economou law office the best traffic lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Drink driving is a serious offence that can have tragic consequences for both the driver of the vehicle and the citizens on the roads, and also leads to significant legal penalties for offenders if found guilty of drink driving by referral to court for drunk driving. It is therefore very important to understand what the law on court for drunk driving, the penalties and fines provided, so that one can understand the limits set by the law, assess the potential risks and also obtain appropriate professional legal assistance when required. What are the drink-driving limits, fines and penalties set out in the...

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Mortgage process and requirements to buy a house in Greece.Terms and Interest Rates.

Mortgage process and requirements to buy a house in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best real estate lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30)

If you intend to purchase a home in Greece, you have undoubtedly given some thought to how you would pay for it. A mortgage could be a common option, depending on your country of origin. It's not a simple task for a non-resident to obtain a mortgage in Greece, but it's helpful to know how the procedure operates.We shall outline the overall procedure for obtaining a mortgage in Greece; however, each bank's procedure may vary and be subject to annual changes. Mortgage rates in Greece typically range from 3.0% to 6.5%, depending on the bank (December 2023), and the terms...

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production of medical cannabis in Greece

medical cannabis in Greece production - Economou & Economou law office the Trading lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Medical cannabis production in Greece Production of medical cannabis in Greece for the sole purpose of producing finished medicinal cannabis products Law 4523/2018 (Government Gazette 41/07-03-2018) - Granting of permits for the establishment and operation of processing and production units for the manufacture of finished medicinal cannabis products (Cannabis Sativa L (THC) > 0.2%). 51483/700/F.15 (Government Gazette 1692/15-05-2018) - Terms and conditions for the cultivation and processing of medicinal cannabis. and related amendments: M.A. no. οικ. 118694/1485/F15 (Government Gazette 5129/15-11-2018) M.A. no. οικ. οικ. 103057/1342/F15 (FEK 4426/05-10-2018) Clarification Circular 18010/12-2-2019 M.A. No. D3(c)52588 (Government Gazette 2840/16-07-2018 - Terms and conditions for the production...

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