Death, repatriation and cross-border inheritance

Read what happens when an EU citizen dies in an EU country which is not their country of origin, either as a resident or during a holiday or temporary stay.

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EU rules on inheritance (referred to as "succession" in EU law) apply in all EU countries except Ireland and Denmark: these EU countries decided to opt out.

Last checked: 28/05/2024
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