How to Draw Up a Will for an Apartment in Ukraine (Kyiv & Region)

How to Draw Up a Will for an Apartment in Ukraine (Kyiv & Region)

Managing your property in the event of death is a responsible step that helps protect your family from conflicts and litigation. During consultations, Kyiv residents often ask how to properly draw up a will for an apartment so that it cannot be challenged in the future. Let's break down the basic rules and stages of executing this important document at a notary's office.

Who Has the Right to Make a Will?

A will can only be made by a fully legally capable person who has reached the age of majority (18 years old). It is impossible to do this through a representative by proxy — the law requires your personal presence and personal signature before a notary.

What Documents Should You Bring?

The execution procedure at a private notary in Kyiv takes very little time. You will need:

Your original passport and tax identification number (TIN) — the main document proving the testator's identity.

Title documents for the apartment (desirable) — by law, you can even bequeath property that you will acquire in the future. However, notaries strongly recommend bringing housing documents to accurately record the address and characteristics of the apartment, avoiding annoying typos.

Heir's data (full name and date of birth) — the presence of the heir themselves is not required; moreover, you have the right to keep the fact of writing the document a secret.

Can I Change My Mind?

Yes! Unlike a deed of gift, a will does not deprive you of the rights to your apartment during your lifetime. You can change the text of the will at any time, draw up a new one (it will automatically cancel the previous one), or simply annul it.

Do you want to properly manage your property and protect your loved ones? Schedule an appointment to draw up a will with a private notary in Kyiv right now. We guarantee full confidentiality and comfort! Also check out the following sections: certificate of inheritance by will, inheritance contract and real estate gift deed.