Probate in Cyprus
 

Hi can anyone offer help?. My friend's husband has died suddenly. They live in UK but have a home of their own in Limassol area of Cyprus. There is a will in Cyprus leaving everything to her but she is frightened about sorting the Probate out there - can anyone recommend someone and also guide re what has to be done? Many thanks for any help at all. victorsj

Re: Probate in Cyprus
 

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I'm not sure of the whole process, but when you make a will in Cyprus it is usually made out using a Cypriot lawyer and then witnessed by a judge, sealed...with the old fashioned red stuff and placed in the court safe. The lawyer who makes the will out is often the nominated executer and would deal with matters. I have often seen advertisments in the Cyprus Mail etc for probate actions but have not known of any personally. Did the UK will mention any Cyprus or foreign assets? I made a will out in Limassol Cyprus but have subsequently disposed of all assets there. The lawyer I used was recommended and is still in business as far as I am aware. If you appoint someone I would want to agree a fee first, not a percentage! and start from there. If you want I could dig out my files...I think and find the name as its now some years ago.

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I am a solicitor and I worked in Cyprus for a few years. For what my opinion is worth, I can recommend Law Office of Louise Zambartas in Limassol. Louise is an English Solicitor and a Cyprus Lawyer and she knows her stuff.

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Thanks very much you have been very helpful.