Inheritance in Ukraine: what relatives will not be able to receive.

Inheritance in Ukraine: what can be inherited in 2025

Inheritance in Ukraine is the transfer of property rights and obligations from the deceased to their heirs by will or by law. In 2025, there are certain restrictions on what can be inherited, reports Novyny.Live.

The heirs include living persons at the Time of opening the inheritance, as well as those born after the death of the person from whom the property is inherited. The inheritance includes all rights and obligations of the deceased that did not terminate upon their death, such as financial savings, real estate and other tangible assets, as well as some property rights.

According to Article 1219 of the Civil Code of Ukraine, rights and obligations related to the personality of the deceased are not included in the inheritance, such as personal non-property rights, the right to compensation for bodily harm, pensions, alimony, social benefits, and certain debt obligations or rights as a creditor that terminate upon the death of the person (according to Article 608 of the Civil Code).

It is also not possible to inherit the right to participate in societies or membership in organizations unless provided by law or charters. Understanding these nuances will help heirs avoid problems when processing the inheritance.

In summary, the article addresses the issues of inheritance in Ukraine, showing that in addition to material values, there are certain rights and obligations that cannot be inherited. It is important to know this to avoid misunderstandings in the inheritance process.