Succession · 10 March 2026 · 4 min read

The forced share: what you are entitled to as an heir

The forced share protects close relatives from being fully excluded by a will. See who is entitled to it and how it is claimed.

Under Greek law, a testator is not entirely free to exclude their closest relatives. The forced share guarantees them a minimum portion of the estate.

Who is entitled

Forced heirs are the descendants (children, grandchildren), the parents and the spouse of the testator. The forced share amounts to half of the intestate portion.

How it is claimed

When the forced share is impaired by a will or by lifetime gifts, the beneficiary can protect it judicially, including by a claim against excessive gifts, within the statutory deadlines.

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