Two sisters from Norway almost lost their inheritance in Taraz

Two sisters residing in Norway have had their deadline to accept an inheritance restored by a court in Taraz, Kazakhstan, after encountering significant bureaucratic obstacles. The daughters of the deceased filed a lawsuit to regain access to their inheritance after learning of their father's death, which occurred in October 2024, four months after the fact.

According to the Taraz City Court, the plaintiffs faced difficulties when a notary refused to accept their power of attorney documents because their surnames were written in English. This refusal ultimately prevented them from obtaining a certificate of inheritance.

During the court proceedings, it was established that the two sisters are first-priority heirs, alongside a third daughter of the deceased. The court reviewed the evidence and acknowledged that the sisters' permanent residence outside Kazakhstan and the delayed notification of their father's death were valid reasons for missing the initial deadline. The objective obstacles they faced in processing the necessary documents were also taken into consideration.

Consequently, the court ruled to restore the daughters' deadline for accepting the inheritance and recognized them as having formally accepted it. The court's decision has now entered into legal force, allowing the sisters to proceed with their inheritance claims despite the initial challenges.