New Cross-Border Succession Handbook Now Available Online – Free Access via the ENN Platform

In an era marked by increasing mobility across Europe, navigating international inheritance matters can be complex. To support legal practitioners and notaries handling cross-border successions, a new edition of the European Succession Regulation (ESR) Handbook is now available online. The handbook is freely accessible on the European Notarial Network (ENN) platform via the following link:
👉 https://www.enn-rne.eu/observer_public/eu/102

Developed under the European Notarial Network (ENN), co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (CNUE), the Handbook offers practical, user-friendly guidance on applying EU Regulation 650/2012, which governs cross-border inheritance within the EU.

This updated edition builds on a first version published shortly after the Regulation came into force and integrates over a decade of practical experience and insights from notaries across Europe. It addresses key aspects such as applicable law, jurisdiction, habitual residence, wills, authentic instruments, and the European Certificate of Succession (ECS). Practical examples and references to case law from the Court of Justice of the EU enhance its usability for professionals.

The Handbook is the result of a collaborative effort by notaries,  legal experts and ENN interlocutors from several EU Member States.

To ensure broad accessibility, translations into 19 EU languages are currently underway and will be uploaded progressively on the same platform.

The Handbook is a valuable tool for any practitioner dealing with international successions and contributes to a more harmonized and effective application of EU inheritance law.

NON-JUDICIAL DIVORCES IN EUROPE – AN OVERVIEW OF SELECTED REGULATIONS

The European Notarial Network (ENN), in cooperation with the Polish Notariat and under the patronage of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union, is organising a transnational seminar on Non-Judicial Divorces in Europe – An Overview of Selected Regulations, taking place on 15 May 2025 in Warsaw and online.

The event will explore how different European countries handle divorce procedures outside the judicial system, with a particular focus on the role of notaries. Notaries and legal experts from across Europe will present national approaches, discuss legal frameworks, and share practical experiences.

The seminar will be held at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Grzybowska 24, Warsaw, and will also be accessible remotely for registered participants.

Participation—both in person and online—is free of charge for registered participants. Those wishing to attend online are kindly asked to indicate this in the registration form in order to receive the videoconference access details.

The draft programme is available here, and registration can be completed here.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with cross-border legal professionals and reflect on the evolving function of notaries in the field of family law.

On May 5th, 2025, the Austrian Chamber of Notaries will host a full-day training seminar in Vienna as part of the EU co-funded project EL@N II, coordinated by the Council of Notaries of the European Union (CNUE). This special event, titled “The EU Succession Regulation – All You Need to Know About ECJ Case Law,” offers a unique opportunity for legal professionals to explore key rulings of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and their impact on the practical application of the EU Succession Regulation across Member States.

The programme will feature keynote speeches, case studies, and interactive discussions led by distinguished speakers including Notary Alice Perscha, Professor Gregor Christandl, Michael Wilderspin (Adviser to the European Commission), and practitioners from France, Germany, and Belgium.

Whether you're a notary, other legal professional, academic, or legal adviser, this seminar will provide valuable insights and foster a deeper understanding of cross-border succession law in Europe.

👉 Programme and registration available here

We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna for a day of learning and exchange!