Apply for a certificate of inheritance: How to prove that you are an heir. The costs of the inheritance certificate depend on the value of the estate.
The application must name the heirs; these are based on legal succession, a will or an inheritance contract. If there is no will, documents must be presented that confirm the legal success. For example, a marriage certificate or a parent dies and the children inherit, birth certificates must be present. If you would like to find out in advance how your affairs will be handled according to your wishes, a power of attorney can be a good option.