What inheritance laws apply in Ukraine?
Foreign nationals are not treated differently, nor is any distinction made under the Ukrainian Constitution between foreigners of different nationalities or religions. Ukrainian law is contained in the following statutes: • General provisions for Ukrainian inheritance issues are in Book 6 of the Civil Code of Ukraine • Issues connected with spouses are regulated by The Family Code of Ukraine • “Concerning International Private Law” regulates issues concerned with foreign elements (i.e. one or more participants is a foreigner; property is situated in a foreign country; or a legal fact took place in a foreign country). • The Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine regulates issues connected with court cases and hearings in Ukraine. • The Land Code of Ukraine regulates some issues connected with restrictions on land ownership. • The Law entitled “Concerning the Legal Status of Foreigners and Persons without Nationality” regulates questions connected with foreigners and persons without nationality
