# Romanian inheritance and succession procedures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-inheritance-and-succession-procedures
> Updated: 2026-08-28T04:03:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Romania, accessing the funds of a deceased individual requires banks to verify legal heirs through a death certificate and a notarized heir certificate issued by a public notary. This process ensures the correct transfer of balances but can be complicated by inheritance disputes, which may lead to personal hardships for relatives.

Under the Romanian Civil Code, heirs typically have a one-year deadline from the date of death to accept or refuse an inheritance. Acceptance can be express via a notarized act or tacit through the administration of assets. While heirs are liable for a deceased person's debts, their liability is limited to the value of the assets received. Succession can be managed through a notary if heirs reach an agreement, but disputes between heirs necessitate judicial intervention.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Inheritance laws in Romania: deadlines and obligations

In Romania, heirs typically have one year from a person's death to accept or refuse an inheritance, which includes both assets and legal debts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inheritance-laws-in-romania-deadlines-and-obligations

### 2026-08-03: Romanian banks require heir certificate to release deceased's funds

Romanian banks freeze deceased accounts until heirs provide a death certificate and notarised heir certificate; a pensioner’s dispute over her apartment and pension shows how inheritance conflicts can force the

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-banks-require-heir-certificate-to-release-deceaseds-funds

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