{"id":1033,"date":"2026-09-22T13:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawofficeristeski.com\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2026-09-26T13:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T13:58:46","slug":"inheritance-in-north-macedonia-a-guide-for-heirs-living-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawofficeristeski.com\/en\/2026\/09\/22\/inheritance-in-north-macedonia-a-guide-for-heirs-living-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheritance in North Macedonia: A Guide for Heirs Living Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many Macedonians living in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the United States, Australia and elsewhere eventually face the same situation: a parent or relative passes away, and they need to claim an inheritance in North Macedonia<\/a> \u2014 often without being able to travel back immediately. The good news is that the process does not require your physical presence at every step.<\/p>\n

This guide explains how inheritance in North Macedonia works, what heirs living abroad typically need to prepare, and how the process can be managed remotely with proper legal representation.<\/p>\n

How the Succession Procedure Works<\/h3>\n

In North Macedonia, inheritance cases are generally handled through a succession procedure conducted by a notary public acting on behalf of the competent court. The notary identifies the legal heirs, establishes the estate (property, bank accounts, business shares, vehicles, etc.), and issues a decision on inheritance once all heirs have stated their position.<\/p>\n

If all heirs agree on how the estate should be divided, the process is usually straightforward. Disputes among heirs \u2014 for example, over the value or division of property \u2014 can extend the timeline and, in some cases, require court involvement.<\/p>\n

Do You Need to Travel to North Macedonia?<\/h3>\n

Not necessarily. Heirs living abroad can be represented in the succession procedure by a locally authorized lawyer through a power of attorney. This allows the entire process \u2014 from the initial hearing to registering ownership in the land registry (Catastar) \u2014 to be completed without the heir being physically present in the country.<\/p>\n

To grant power of attorney from abroad, it generally needs to be:<\/p>\n