The notification of a person's death
Reporting a death varies depending on whether the deceased died at home or at the health care facility
Death and inheritance
Death abroad
If you want to transport a deceased person from another country to Croatia, you need to submit a request for a laissez-passer in a Croatian diplomatic mission or consular office
Last will and testament
In ordinary circumstances, your last will can be drawn up in the form of a private or public last will. In exceptional circumstances, you can state your last will before two witnesses
Succession
The right of succession is acquired at the moment of the deceased person's death, by law or under their last will
Inheritance proceedings
Inheritance proceedings are conducted before a court of law or notary public after a person's death, and you may lodge an appeal or a complaint against the decision taken in the proceedings
Organ donation
Anyone who has not explicitly stated they are opposed to organ donation during their life is considered an organ donor