- Wills – under Maltese legal system these necessarily take the form of an authentic act and are therefore drawn up only by a Notary public.
- Causa mortis – the declaration of assets of a deceased for tax purposes is also drawn up necessarily in the form of an authentic act and therefore drawn up only by a Notary public. The purpose of this authentic act however is purely fiscal and therefore does not impact the Succession Regulation.
- Renunciation of succession: A succession can be renounced to by means of an authentic act drawn up by a Notary Public. This can also be done by means of a note filed in the Registry of the Court of Voluntary Jurisdiction. (NB: Acceptance of succession happens automatically under Maltese succession legislation and is not done by means of an authentic act).
- Inventory: A deed of inventory relating to the estate of a deceased person is also drawn up by means of an authentic act published by a Notary Public.
- Any other act of compromise between heirs.
2. Can you indicate which are the most common authentic instruments in the case of a succession to the estates of deceased persons and which authorities issue them?
