Succession requires the initiation of a vast number of procedures, from giving advice to mourning successors, sharing the inheritance, reading the last will and testament, certifying power of attorney to the one successor appearing in the probate court on behalf of all successors, monitoring the progress at the probate court etc.

Solicitors are professionals qualified to collect and analyze various death and inheritage related documents, report the death to the relevant Public and Fiscal Services and in general provide legal support to the heirs.