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klobaka21   
2 Jul 2017
Law / Polish inheritance - court ruling and delay - the only child [18]

My dad died almost 5 years ago and left no will and no spouse. I am my dad's only child. I've been to court and the court ruled I'm entitled to 75% and my dad's wife's family is entitled to 25%. My dad's wife died earlier than my dad...

First question: should I be entitled to 100% since I am my dad's only child? Should I re-open the case?

Second question: the court ruling happened almost 2 years ago now and I still haven't received my inheritance as the other side is delaying. They keep saying they don't have all the documents and the banks/estate agents cant do anything until they receive these documents. The value of the property is decreasing (as it is becoming neglected). I have submitted everything I need to and I keep waiting for them - how can I pressure them to act? Should I re-open a case / threaten with legal proceedings?

Please help!
klobaka21   
2 Jul 2017
Law / Polish inheritance - court ruling and delay - the only child [18]

Thank you Terri - so does that mean that the other side (i.e. the deceased wife's family) can take forever to get their documents? I wonder if there is a deadline by which they need to submit these documents so that we can go ahead with the inheritance. There is 1 of me and about 16 people on the other side - I feel like I have been waiting too long for them and I don't know if I have any legal rights to avoid having to wait forever (I fear they may never have the documents required.... and I am losing out as a result)
klobaka21   
4 Jul 2017
Law / Polish inheritance - court ruling and delay - the only child [18]

Thank you for your help - I have been in touch with a representative of the family and they aren't very clear as to what is causing the delay. I dont plan to dispute the court's ruling as it is fair but, as you can understand, I have an interest in the inheritance and their delay is causing me frustration. I am also spending money on maintaining the property. A solicitor would also cost a lot. We are talking about inheriting a property and also savings....
klobaka21   
4 Jul 2017
Law / Polish inheritance - court ruling and delay - the only child [18]

So far the court has just ruled allocation of inheritance so 75% for me and 25% for the deceased wife's family. The wife's family is delaying - is the only option for me to get a lawyer to speed them up? I've tried communicating with them but this has not helped at all as they keep giving excuses. There are also more of them (about 10 family members) and only 1 of me. A lawyer would cost a lot and I worry I will spend more on the lawyer than what I will inherit. Are there any free polish legal services? The amount I could inherit is substantial but with a lawyer, this will diminish hugely.
klobaka21   
7 Jul 2017
Law / Polish inheritance - court ruling and delay - the only child [18]

Thank you Dirk diggler - I have sent you a PM

I think my only choice is to hire a lawyer then to speed the other side up otherwise it is very unfair. Does anyone have any recommended Polish lawyers who charge a flat fee? I know that English lawyers are very expensive!