Death certificate of the deceased – why does the Polish inheritance court need it?

Death certificate of the deceased – why does the Polish inheritance court need it?

The death certificate of the testator is the basic document in a claim for inheritance. It is the only proof of the fact and date of death of the person mentioned in it. The death certificate also makes it possible to determine the full names of the deceased’s parents – without the need for a birth certificate.

However, the fact that the deceased was married must be proven by a marriage certificate, as this is the only proof of marriage. The death certificate simply provides information about the existence of such a marriage certificate.

The last place of residence is recorded on the death certificate. The registered address is recorded on the death certificate based on the data on the identity card or passport. The last place of residence of the testator has an influence on the jurisdiction of the court in Poland.

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