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In Bulgaria, this process is primarily governed by the Law on Succession (Zakon za nasledstvo) [15]. Core Principles of Inheritance

: A person can dictate how their property is distributed through a written will. However, Bulgarian law protects "reserved shares" for close relatives (children, parents, and spouses), meaning a person cannot completely disinherit them through a will [15]. Cross-Border Inheritance nasledstvo

For cases involving assets or residents in multiple EU countries, EU Regulation No 650/2012 simplifies which country's law applies—typically the law of the country where the deceased had their at the time of death [15]. Practical Steps for Heirs In Bulgaria, this process is primarily governed by

: Bulgarian law follows a strict hierarchy (children, then parents, then siblings/grandparents, then more distant relatives). : If there is uncertainty about debts, an

: Succession officially begins at the moment of death at the deceased's last permanent residence [15].

: If there is uncertainty about debts, an heir can accept the inheritance "by inventory," which limits their liability for the deceased's debts to the value of the inherited assets.