In case of death in Austria, the court automatically takes care of the estate proceedings. This involves regulating all financial matters and transferring the assets to the heirs.

Your notary is trained to carry out the estate proceedings on behalf of the court. This is one of their most important tasks. Even if there is no estate, this procedure must be carried out. As a “court commissioner,” your notary will support you through every step of the process and inform you of your rights and obligations. We will accompany you from the first meeting to the estate transfer to the heirs. The estate proceedings end when the court issues the “decree of transfer of assets” and formally transfers the estate to the heirs.

With your notary, you have a reliable partner by your side to smoothly and stress-free handle the estate proceedings. Often, choosing your own representative – an executor of the will- can be more convenient and efficient. We at the Mariahilf notary are happy to assist you in asserting your inheritance rights.