hagyatéka
Hagyatéka refers to the estate left behind by a deceased person. In Hungarian law, hagyaték comprises both assets—such as real estate, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings—and liabilities, including debts and taxes, as they stood at the moment of death. The term hagyaték is often used in the phrase hagyaték eljárás, the process by which the estate is identified, debts settled, and assets distributed to heirs.
The handling of hagyaték is governed primarily by civil-law rules. If the deceased left a will (végrendelet),
Rights of heirs are also shaped by the concept of a forced portion, or kizáró rész, which
The practical settlement of hagyaték typically involves identifying and valuing assets and liabilities, notifying authorities, paying