Are you inheriting property in Poland but permanently living in the UK? You’re not alone. Every year, many of our clients face the same challenge: how to settle inheritance matters in Poland without flying back and dealing with complex bureaucracy from abroad.
At LexBridgeLegal, we help Polish clients living in the UK go through the entire inheritance process smoothly and stress-free.
1. Where Is the Inheritance Case Handled?
If the deceased was a Polish citizen or left assets in Poland, the inheritance case is usually handled by a Polish court.
Even if you live in London, Birmingham, or Glasgow, the legal proceedings will take place in Poland – but that doesn’t mean you have to go there in person.
2. What Needs to Be Done After a Loved One Passes Away?
Inheritance proceedings in Poland typically involve two stages:
- Confirmation of inheritance rights – formal recognition of who inherits from the deceased (handled in court or before a notary),
- Division of the estate – the process of distributing the property among heirs.
If you’re inheriting with others (siblings, children, spouse), you’ll often need to reach an agreement on who receives what.
3. Can Everything Be Handled Remotely?
Yes – most steps can be completed without traveling to Poland. In practice, you will need:
- A power of attorney – authorizing a Polish law firm to act on your behalf,
- The death certificate (original or copy with an apostille),
- Information about any will and other heirs involved.
With the help of a law firm, you can go through the entire process remotely – from confirming inheritance rights, through division of the estate, to land register updates or even selling inherited property.
4. What Should You Be Careful About?
There are two important deadlines you must not miss:
- 6 months to reject the inheritance – if you fear the estate may include debts, you have just six months from the moment you learned about the inheritance to reject it. After that, it’s automatically accepted with limited liability for debts (known as “benefit of inventory”).
- Inheritance tax reporting – if you’re a close family member (child, grandchild, spouse), you’re usually exempt from inheritance tax, but you must report the inheritance to the tax office within the deadline to claim this exemption.
5. How Can a Law Firm Help?
At LexBridgeLegal, we specialize in handling inheritance cases for Poles living in the UK. With power of attorney, we can:
- File the necessary applications with the court or notary,
- Obtain all required documents in Poland,
- Carry out the division of the estate and land registry updates,
- Represent you in discussions with other heirs,
- Advise you on tax matters and help avoid legal surprises.
We work remotely, flexibly, and in Polish – so you can continue your life in the UK without worrying about Polish legal procedures.
Need Help With an Inheritance Case in Poland While Living in the UK?
Get in touch with us – no obligation. We’ll explain what can be done in your situation and how we can take the burden off your shoulders throughout the process.
