Implementation of the Law of Inheritance and Acceptance of Inheritance

Abstract

This article examines the implementation of inheritance law and the legal procedures governing the acceptance of inheritance in the Republic of Azerbaijan. As each legal system reflects national legal traditions and principles, inheritance law in Azerbaijan also possesses specific characteristics. The regulation of inheritance relations and the procedure for accepting inheritance are governed by the Civil Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and represent one of the fundamental institutions of civil law (Movsumov & Jabbarli, 1998). Inheritance law ensures the transfer of a deceased person’s property, rights, and obligations to heirs on the basis of either statutory provisions or a will.

In cases of statutory inheritance, heirs are identified according to a legally established order of priority, whereas in testamentary inheritance the expressed will of the testator is of decisive significance. The acceptance of inheritance constitutes a key legal stage reflecting the heir’s intention to acquire inheritance rights and may be realized either through actual acceptance or by submitting a formal application to a notary. Under current legislation, inheritance must be accepted within a six-month period. Failure to observe this statutory time limit may lead to specific legal consequences. The proper and consistent application of inheritance law contributes to legal certainty, stability, and justice in civil circulation.