The Certificate of Heirship (Einantwortungsurkunde) is a fundamental document in Austrian inheritance law, issued at the conclusion of probate proceedings by the competent district court. This document is required whenever a person dies leaving assets in Austria, as it formally transfers ownership of the deceased's estate to the rightful heirs. The certificate contains essential information including the deceased's details, the legal basis of inheritance (whether through testament or legal succession), the identified heirs and their respective shares, and the court's official determination. It serves multiple purposes: it enables heirs to prove their inheritance rights, allows them to take control of inherited assets, and provides legal certainty for third parties dealing with the estate. The document is particularly important for handling bank accounts, real estate transfers, and other significant assets, and is recognized throughout the EU under succession regulations.
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1. Court Information Header: Identification of the issuing court, case number, and date of issuance
2. Deceased Person's Information: Full details of the deceased including full name, last residence, date and place of death, and death certificate reference
3. Basis of Inheritance: Statement of the legal basis for inheritance (testament, law, inheritance contract) and reference to relevant documents
4. Declaration of Heirs: Identification of all legal heirs, their relationships to the deceased, and their respective inheritance shares
5. Estate Description: Brief description of the estate's total value and main components as determined in the inheritance proceedings
6. Court's Determination: Official statement transferring the estate to the listed heirs according to their specified shares
7. Official Certification: Signatures of authorized court officials, court seal, and certification of the document's legal validity
1. Conditional Inheritances: Required when there are conditions attached to the inheritance as specified in the testament
2. Executor Statement: Included when an executor was appointed to manage the estate
3. International Jurisdiction Statement: Required in cases involving cross-border inheritance matters under EU Succession Regulation
4. Reserved Portions: Included when there are statutory forced heirship claims (Pflichtteil) to be acknowledged
5. Special Bequests: Required when specific legacies or bequests were made in the testament
1. Inventory of Estate: Detailed listing of all assets and liabilities of the estate (if required due to estate size or complexity)
2. Testament Copy: Certified copy of the last will and testament or inheritance contract
3. Death Certificate: Certified copy of the death certificate
4. Heir Declarations: Copies of unconditional declarations of acceptance of inheritance from all heirs
5. Property Certificates: Land register excerpts or other property ownership documents if real estate is involved
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