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[Agios Amvrosios]

I need to register my yia yia's will guys!

Can anyone tell me which government office I contact to register an Overseas Will relating to immovable property in Cyprus.

I have sent about 20 emails to different government departments and I can't get a response.

Any ideas?

[demetriou_74]

i know this may sound very evil and insensative but if she pases away in cyprus there is no inheritance tax on property wherever it is. check the other thread about this if you need. as for your question. buy a ''bannanas'' call card and just phone the embassies. i say use the card because they are good rates.

[devil]

My lawyer informed me the testator has to a) be resident in Cyprus, b) present an original and a copy of the will, signed and witnessed, in person, to the District Office of the place of residence, c) prove his/her identity. There are possibly some exceptions whereby power of attorney may be given to a third party. In the case of immoveable property, an unequivocal description of land, preferably with address and cadastral reference, is necessary; useless to say "my house in Platres" or wherever.

I imagine that if the testator is resident outside of Cyprus, then the will must be made according to the laws of the country of residence. It would be wise to deposit a copy with the nearest Cyprus Consul, High Commissioner or Ambassador.

IMHO, FWIW

[Agios Amvrosios]

thanks devil.

Now My grand mother has the problem of not having any family left in Cyprus...LOL..She doesn't know who to appoint as her executor. I suggested Rauf Denktash but my suggestion didn't go down well.

[cannedmoose]

thanks devil.

Now My grand mother has the problem of not having any family left in Cyprus...LOL..She doesn't know who to appoint as her executor. I suggested Rauf Denktash but my suggestion didn't go down well.

Ouch, I'm surprised you're still in one piece AA

[Agios Amvrosios]

I finally received a rsponse from the Ypourgeio Eswterikon Tmhma Kthmatologiou kai Xwrometrias ( Dept .Title regsitry and Surveys)

They reckon I need to "epanasfragistei" (I think that means seal) se armodio Dikastirio( court haivng jurisdiction)

OK does any one out there know the postal address of an Armodio Dikastirio?