UKRINIURKOLEGUIA, WESTERN UKRAINIAN BUREAU

We provide comprehensive legal support in matters that go beyond the boundaries of one jurisdiction. Our expertise covers international private law, complex inheritance processes and protection of the rights of Ukrainian citizens abroad.

1. International inheritance and asset management
Registration of an inheritance with a foreign element requires in-depth knowledge of the local legislation of different countries. We provide:
- full cycle of registration: support for receiving an inheritance by will or in accordance with the provisions of the law;
- property management: professional administration of inherited assets and establishment of guardianship over a person or property;
- judicial protection: challenging unlawful actions of administrators, guardians or third parties;
- work with financial institutions: recovery of funds from foreign banks and insurance payments;
- financial consulting: legal support for the transfer of assets to Ukraine and consulting on the specifics of taxation of foreign inheritance.

2. Professional genealogy and archival research
Restoring family ties and documentary confirmation of origin - the foundation of many legal processes:
- search for heirs: establishing the circle of persons entitled to property abroad;
- verification of cases: monitoring of open inheritance proceedings in foreign jurisdictions;
- work with archives: retrieval of official documents, certificates and certificates;
- specialized research: in-depth expertise in the field of Jewish genealogy.

3. International family and labor law
Protection of the interests of Ukrainians working or living abroad, as well as support for complex family cases:
- labor protection: legal assistance to migrants, resolution of labor disputes, receipt of pension and social benefits abroad;
- insurance cases: full support after a traffic accident and receipt of compensation;
- family lawyer: divorce, alimony obligations and international protection of children’s rights;
- children’s law: support of adoption procedures, establishment of guardianship and legal support of surrogacy programs.

4. Expert legal assistance in cross-border issues
We prepare the legal foundation for international recognition of documents and rights:
- legal opinions: preparation of analytical documents at the request of foreign courts, embassies and consular offices;
- legalization of documents: execution and certification of affidavits, statements, declarations and powers of attorney for use in any country in the world;
- consulting: provision of comprehensive information on conflict issues of international private law.

In the modern world, the borders between states are becoming increasingly transparent: thousands of Ukrainians choose to live, work or start a family abroad. Often, after changing citizenship or moving to a permanent place of residence (PMP), the acute issue of preserving and registering property left in Ukraine, or vice versa - receiving an inheritance from relatives from abroad, arises.

Resolving legal issues complicated by a foreign element requires not only knowledge of the laws, but also specific experience. The Western Ukrainian Bureau ”Ukriniurkoleguia” in Lviv is your reliable guide in the labyrinths of international law.

Today, our company unites a team of top-level professionals: lawyers, jurists, historians and linguists of international qualification. We specialize in cases where the jurisdictions of different countries intersect, guaranteeing the protection of the client’s interests both in Ukraine and abroad.

Cross-border cases do not forgive mistakes. An incorrectly executed document or a missed deadline in a foreign jurisdiction can cost you property or rights. That is why the experience of the specialists of the Western Ukrainian Bureau ”Ukriniurkoleguia” is a decisive factor in success.

We offer:
- a comprehensive approach: from archival searches to representation in foreign courts;
- deep expertise: understanding the subtleties of the legislation of Europe, the USA, Canada and other countries;
- an unconditional reputation: many years of experience working with the most complex legal cases.

Entrust your interests to professionals! Contact the Western Ukrainian Bureau ”Ukriniurkoleguia” in Lviv - we will find a way out of the most difficult legal situation.