radioKWG
2 Apr 2013
UK, Ireland / Inheritance Law in Poland and debts - how does it affect a British child? [27]
Hi
Recently, my partner's grandfather died (Polish). My partner is also Polish, and I am British however our daughter was born in the UK and is a UK citizen (not dual).
Her grandfather dies with lots of debt. It is our understanding that my partner must visit the embassy and they will witness her statement of rejection so she does not inherit anything including debts.
The situation becomes more complicated with our daughter - she is 4 years old and must be represented in Polish court by a solicitor. Obviously when my partner rejects then the inheritance including debt passes to my daughter. So then here are my questions that I hope someone may answer.
1. We cannot go to Poland - will a solicitor suffice to represent our daughter?
2. How much will a solicitor in Poland cost?
3. If we do not go through the process what can the Polish court do to my daughter - she is a child and a UK citizen with no assets so I would imagine there is nothing they can do? Let's face it - they cannot come over here and arrest a child for not showing up in court. Does this make us as her parents liable?
4. Where do we send our partner's statement of rejection - the local family court in that polish district?
Thank you
Hi
Recently, my partner's grandfather died (Polish). My partner is also Polish, and I am British however our daughter was born in the UK and is a UK citizen (not dual).
Her grandfather dies with lots of debt. It is our understanding that my partner must visit the embassy and they will witness her statement of rejection so she does not inherit anything including debts.
The situation becomes more complicated with our daughter - she is 4 years old and must be represented in Polish court by a solicitor. Obviously when my partner rejects then the inheritance including debt passes to my daughter. So then here are my questions that I hope someone may answer.
1. We cannot go to Poland - will a solicitor suffice to represent our daughter?
2. How much will a solicitor in Poland cost?
3. If we do not go through the process what can the Polish court do to my daughter - she is a child and a UK citizen with no assets so I would imagine there is nothing they can do? Let's face it - they cannot come over here and arrest a child for not showing up in court. Does this make us as her parents liable?
4. Where do we send our partner's statement of rejection - the local family court in that polish district?
Thank you