Practical guides, checklists and process maps for the most common legal situations.
This expert guide to inheritance law provides a systematic explanation of the substantive rules under the Slovak Civil Code. It focuses exclusively on the conditions for creation, the content and the legal effects of institutions such as the will, disinheritance, the crediting of gifts (§ 484 of the Slovak Civil Code), forced heirs, liability for the deceased's debts and the settlement of community property of spouses (BSM) after death. It serves as a tool for correctly assessing inheritance claims and protecting property rights even before the proceedings themselves begin.
This practical guide provides a comprehensive overview of obtaining Slovak permanent residence on grounds worthy of special consideration and subsequently acquiring Slovak citizenship through ancestry. It outlines the entire legal and administrative process—from verifying the line of descent, securing accommodation, and submitting applications, to taking the oath of allegiance and obtaining Slovak identity documents. The guide focuses on preventing common administrative delays, understanding document authentication requirements, and navigating strict statutory deadlines.
How probate proceedings work in Slovakia, who is an heir by law, what a will is and when to engage a lawyer.
A complete guide to divorce: from the first consultation through filing the petition to enforcement. Including parental rights, maintenance and the settlement of marital property.
Settling fractional co-ownership of a property — agreement, division, sale, court proceedings and tax consequences.
How to correctly end a tenancy — grounds for termination, the notice period, a termination agreement and resolving disputes with the tenant.
A practical guide to safely buying a property in Slovakia — from legal due diligence through the reservation to registration in the cadastre.
An English-language guide for descendants of Slovak families in the US and Canada seeking Slovak citizenship.
