New Guide: Probate and Estate Administration in Cyprus


  • 04 Jun 2026

Economou & Co LLC has published a comprehensive guide to probate and estate administration in Cyprus, providing a practical reference for those navigating inheritance and succession law in Cyprus.

The guide sets out the legal framework governing the administration of deceased persons' estates under the Administration of Estates Law, Cap. 189, covering the three routes an estate may follow depending on whether the deceased left a valid will with a named executor, a will without an acting executor, or no will at all.

The main areas covered include, among others:

  • Grants of probate, letters of administration and administration with the will annexed
  • The role of the District Court and the probate registry
  • The duties and personal liability of a personal representative
  • Caveats and contested grants

The guide is available on the firm's website:

Probate and Estate Administration in Cyprus: Grants, Duties and Procedure


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