Posts by pete

pete_pf

3 Jun 2020

Law / Father died in Poland, I live in Canada, how do I proceed with the will and inherited debt? [6]

My father died in Poland, I live in Canada, and apparently he died with debt, which I'm being told I inherited. I moved away from Poland when I was 6 (over 30 years ago), never had a relationship with him, his ex-wife and daughter rejected the will and ingeritance, so it seems I'm next in line.

I called the Polish Consulate, so I'm waiting for call back now, but in the meantime I thought I'd post here :) I'm trying to figure out what steps are needed, what documents I should request, if I need a lawyer, etc.

Any advice?

pete_pf

3 Jun 2020

Law / Father died in Poland, I live in Canada, how do I proceed with the will and inherited debt? [6]

@delphiandomine Thanks for the reply :)

I was contacted by his brother in March I believe. I have an aunt in Poland who said she'd find out my options from a local government office, but it wasn't anything too specific (just that I have 6 months and I should request documents).

Okay, I guess contacting a lawyer is what I have to do. Any recommendations on finding a good one now? lol Should I look for one with a Polish office, or a Canadian one focusing on Polish matters?

This is a first for me, sorry for the dumb questions.

pete_pf

3 Jun 2020

Law / Father died in Poland, I live in Canada, how do I proceed with the will and inherited debt? [6]

Did you get any formal documents, or was it just information?

Just a call, no formal documents, as I don't think they know my address. Can the documents be sent electronically, or do they have to physically mail them? I'm a bit hesitant giving that side of the family my address, as I don't know them all that well.