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SOLONESTATE & PROPERTY LAW

Estate · Property · Succession

Protecting What Matters. Preserving What Lasts.

Thoughtful legal counsel for inheritance, property ownership, estate planning, and complex succession matters in Greece. We help individuals and families understand their rights, protect their interests, and make informed decisions about the assets that matter most.

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“Clarity in inheritance. Confidence in ownership. Continuity across generations.”

Legal Counsel for the Things That Outlast Us.

Property and inheritance matters often involve more than documents and deadlines. They can affect family relationships, financial security, and the future of assets built over generations. SOLON approaches these matters with careful legal analysis, clear communication, and a considered strategy tailored to each client’s circumstances.

About the Firm

Practice Areas

Focused counsel across four areas.

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I

Inheritance & Succession

Guidance on inheritance rights, wills, estate administration, beneficiary disputes, and succession under applicable Greek law.

  • Intestate and testamentary succession
  • Inheritance acceptance and renunciation
  • Reserved-share and heirship disputes
  • Certificates and supporting inheritance documentation
  • Estate administration and related proceedings
II

Property & Title Law

Legal support for property owners, purchasers, heirs, and investors dealing with ownership, title, and real estate transactions in Greece.

  • Land Registry and Cadastre title searches
  • Property acquisition and transfer
  • Ownership and boundary disputes
  • Lease agreements
  • Mortgages and security interests
  • Expropriation and related property claims
III

Wills & Estate Planning

Helping clients plan the transfer of assets and understand the legal implications of their estate-planning decisions.

  • Will preparation and legal review
  • Succession planning
  • Estate documentation
  • Beneficiary and executor guidance
  • Coordination with notaries, accountants, and other advisers where appropriate
IV

Cross-Border Inheritance

Assistance with inheritance matters involving foreign heirs, overseas beneficiaries, international documents, and property situated in Greece.

  • Cross-border succession issues
  • Heirship and genealogical documentation
  • Coordination with foreign legal counsel
  • Review of relevant international documentation
  • Guidance on applicable jurisdiction and law

Why SOLON

A More Considered Approach to Complex Legal Matters.

01Precision
Careful examination of the facts, documents, ownership records, and applicable law.
02Clarity
Straightforward explanations of legal options, risks, procedures, and next steps.
03Discretion
Respect for confidential family, financial, and property matters.
04Coordination
Appropriate collaboration with notaries, accountants, surveyors, engineers, translators, and lawyers in other jurisdictions.

Selected Matters

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Inheritance & Succession

Upholding a contested will

The court upheld the will in full and awarded costs to the estate.

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Inheritance & Succession

Securing a forced-heirship share

Our client recovered their full statutory share, including clawed-back gifts.

Illustrative Case Study

Property & Title

Clearing a defective title on a family estate

The register was corrected and the sale completed at the agreed price.

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Our Philosophy

Legacy Is More Than What We Leave Behind.

It is the security we create, the responsibilities we honour, and the clarity we leave for the next generation.

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The Lawyer

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Christos Antoniou — Athens Bar Association

Christos Antoniou

A member of the Athens Bar Association, practising in inheritance, property, and estate matters for Greek and international clients.

Bar association
Athens Bar Association
Languages
Greek, French, and English
Practice
Inheritance & succession, property & title law, wills & estate planning, cross-border inheritance
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Insights & Legal Updates

Notes on inheritance and property in Greece.

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Inheritance & Succession

Understanding Inheritance Procedures in Greece

An overview of the steps heirs commonly encounter, from establishing the heirs to registering inherited property.

In preparation · awaiting legal review

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Property & Title

Why Property-Title Due Diligence Matters Before a Purchase

What a title review can reveal, and why discrepancies between registries deserve attention before you sign.

In preparation · awaiting legal review

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Cross-Border

Considerations for Foreign Heirs Inheriting Property in Greece

Documentation, translations, tax registration, and acting from abroad — the practical questions foreign heirs often raise.

In preparation · awaiting legal review

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Clarity Begins With a Conversation.

Tell us briefly about your inheritance, estate-planning, or property matter. Our office will review your inquiry and advise on the appropriate next step.