Inheritance attorney, what procedures will be followed if there are no heirs?

Hello. I am an inheritance attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (LLP).

If there are no heirs or the heirs are unclear, the handling of inherited property may become difficult.

In such cases, the deceased's relatives or other interested parties can request the family court to appoint an administrator of the inherited property.

The deceased's relatives include blood relatives within 8 degrees, in-laws within 4 degrees, and the spouse.

Other interested parties may also include those with legal interests in managing or liquidating the inherited property (e.g., inheritance creditors or those who received bequests).

When the procedure for appointing an administrator of inherited property proceeds, the family court must appoint the administrator without delay.

After the appointment of an administrator of inherited property, the court confirms the existence of creditors or additional heirs through certain notice procedures and proceeds with procedures for liquidating the inherited property.

In situations where heirs or inheritance rights are unclear, it is important to follow appropriate legal procedures with the help of an inheritance attorney.

For details, we recommend confirming specific procedures and solutions through consultation with an inheritance attorney.