Probate proceedings ahead
4 tasks in suggested order
1. For the probate inventory, provide the information you have about the deceased's assets, debts and the people concerned by the inheritance.
When the municipal clerk (jegyző) prepares the probate inventory.
With the municipal clerk (jegyző) handling the inventory.
Available documents and information about the estate and the people concerned by the inheritance.
Probate may begin with an inventory stage, after which the case is transferred to the notary.
Official source: mokk.hu
2. In the notarial probate proceedings, make the required declarations and provide the documents requested by the notary.
When the notary contacts you or schedules a hearing.
With the notary handling the probate proceedings.
Documents requested by the notary and documents supporting your inheritance claim.
In some cases the notary may transfer the estate without a hearing; if a hearing is held, follow the summons and the notary’s instructions.
Official source: mokk.hu
3. If you want to renounce the inheritance or need to make another inheritance declaration, state this clearly in the probate proceedings; before deciding, review the known debts as well.
During the probate proceedings, before the notary decides on transfer of the estate.
With the notary handling the proceedings.
Information about the estate and known debts, plus any documents needed for your declaration.
There is no single general deadline that applies to every inheritance case; follow the notary’s request and the deadline applicable to your procedure.
Official source: mokk.hu
4. After the final probate order, check which bank, insurance, vehicle or other contractual records still need to be updated separately.
After receiving the final probate order.
With the relevant service providers or registries.
Final probate order and the affected contracts or reference numbers.
This is a practical check rather than a separate statutory duty in every case; some updates may also happen automatically.
