How supplementary probate proceedings work

Probate proceedings always conclude somehow — the notary, acting as a court commissioner, issues a ruling and the estate is divided among the heirs. But what happens if, years later, more of the deceased's property turns up that nobody knew about during the original proceedings? That's exactly what supplementary probate proceedings are for.

When it applies

Whenever, after the original probate proceeding has become final, more of the deceased's property comes to light — typically land that wasn't registered in the cadastre, or that the family simply didn't know about.

Who can file the petition

A petition can be raised by the court, a notary, a municipality, or ÚZSVM, but in practice it's most often filed by the heir who discovered the property.

What the petition must contain

1. The petitioner's identifying details — name, surname, date of birth, permanent address.
2. Precise specification of the newly discovered property — cadastral area, land title number or parcel number.
3. Proof that the property actually belonged to the deceased — for example an extract from the land title showing the deceased listed as owner.

Where to file it

With the district court that handled the original probate proceedings — that is, the court corresponding to the deceased's last permanent address. If you don't know which notary or court handled the case, you can find out at the relevant district court.

What happens next

The court again appoints a notary as court commissioner. The notary verifies the documents, notifies the other heirs if needed, and closes the matter by issuing a ruling — just as in the original proceedings.