I need to go to Poland to arrange for the last will and testament of a very elderly relative. Is this a difficult procedure? Has anyone done this? I know it involves City Hall and a lawyer but I have never dealt with Polish government officials. I will have a Polish speaking person with me to translate (younger than me and not at all knowledgeable about such procedures).
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanking you sincerely.
Hi Englishgirl, I bought an apartment in poland some time ago. I live in poland but do not live in the apartment. In case anything happened to me, i wanted to make a will to leave the apartment to a familyt member. I was able to do it with the Notary who organised the sale of the apartment. One thing i remember is that i was unbale to make a general will i.e. i leave all my belongings to X. I had to specify what items were being left to my niece. So in this case i had to state that i was leaving the apartment to my niece.
This was just my experience. If the same rules are in place, you may need to specify all of you relatives belongings and who they will be left to. Though dont quote me on this. in relation to City hall, i do not know what needs to be done there.
In relation to dealing with goverment officials.....prepare yourself for a new experience!!! Your best bet is to consult a notary who should be familiar with the process. Best of luck.
Hi, Englishgirl, to visit a notary would be the best way and not too much expensive ( average - 50 PLN, more complicated - 150 PLN ). Other way you can make a mistake so the last will of your relative will be invalid.
Is your elderly relative a British citizen? If so, a British will is recognised and executable in Poland so there may be no need for a Polish one. Have you checked with a UK solicitor?
