Property law
Legal matters concerning real estate, ownership, inheritance and relations between co-owners.
- Ownership, possession and protection of property rights
- Physical partition and co-ownership
- Inheritance and Real Estate Cadastre procedures
Mihajlo Savić · Attorney at Law · Leskovac Your rights. Your property. Your security.
A law office in Leskovac, Serbia. Legal advice and representation for individuals and companies, from property and inheritance matters to employment, misdemeanour, administrative and contract cases. Consultations in English and Serbian.
Introduction
A law practice built on trust, preparation and a clear strategy.
Mihajlo Savić provides legal assistance in several areas of Serbian law, with a particular interest and professional training in property law. Every case is approached individually, with a careful analysis of the facts and clearly defined next steps.
- Expertise
- Commitment
- Discretion
- Clear communication
Legal assistance covers
Practice areas
Administrative law
Applications and representation in proceedings before administrative authorities.
- Applications, appeals and other submissions
- Tax Administration and Pension Fund (PIO)
- Ministry of Interior (MUP) and other authorities
Family law
Advice and representation in family law proceedings, with a discreet and calm approach.
- Marriage and cohabitation
- Parents and children
- Maintenance and spouses' property
Employment law
Legal assistance to employees and employers in matters arising from employment.
- Rights and obligations at work
- Termination of employment
- Employment disputes
Misdemeanour law
Preparing a defence and representation in misdemeanour proceedings, based on the circumstances of the case.
- Review of the penalty notice and circumstances
- Preparing the defence
- Representation in the proceedings
Contracts
Drafting, reviewing and interpreting contracts, with an assessment of legal risks before signing.
- Drafting contracts as agreed by the parties
- Reviewing and interpreting an existing contract
- Assessing obligations and risks before signing
Debts and other obligations
Debt recovery and legal protection in contractual and other obligations.
- Recovery of overdue claims
- Claims arising from contracts
- Breach of contractual obligations
Other areas of law
Legal assistance is also available in other areas of law, depending on the nature and circumstances of the case. If you are not sure which area your question belongs to, get in touch. Every case starts with a conversation.
Particular focus
Property law
Legal certainty in matters concerning your property.
Property law is the main area of interest and professional training of Mihajlo Savić. Legal support may include reviewing documents, protecting property rights, resolving disputes and representation in proceedings concerning real estate and other property matters.
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Ownership and possession
Acquiring, proving and protecting ownership and possession.
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Real estate and property disputes
Legal matters concerning land, apartments and business premises, including representation in related disputes.
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Co-ownership
Arranging relations between co-owners and joint owners.
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Physical partition
Physical partition of real estate, plot boundaries and easements.
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Property contracts
Drafting and reviewing contracts concerning property.
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Compensation for damage
Compensation for material and non-material damage.
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Real Estate Cadastre procedures
Applications and other submissions to the competent cadastre office.
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Inheritance
Probate proceedings, wills and inheritance declarations, inheritance disputes.
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Property law in Serbia
The scope of legal support depends on the circumstances and documents of each case.
Approach
From documents to a clear legal strategy.
Every case begins with a careful review of the facts and documents. On that basis we define the options, the risks and a clear course of action.
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01 Review of the facts
We look at the circumstances of the case, the key events and the goal you want to achieve.
First, we single out what really matters.
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02 Document analysis
We review contracts, extracts, decisions and other relevant documents to establish the legal position.
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03 Assessment of options and risks
We look clearly at the possible courses of action, their advantages, risks and consequences.
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04 A clear legal strategy
Based on the facts and documents, we define a clear, realistic and responsible plan for the next steps.
Complex situations call for a clear approach.
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About
Knowledge matters. Trust is decisive.
I am Mihajlo Savić, an attorney at law in Leskovac, Serbia. I work in several areas of law, while property law is the area I am most dedicated to and in which I have trained most extensively.
My work also covers family, employment, misdemeanour and administrative law, contracts and other obligations. I aim to explain clearly to every client their legal position, the possible courses of action and the next steps. I work with clients in English and Serbian.
I look at every case individually, with careful preparation, open communication and a responsible attitude towards the trust placed in me.
Mihajlo Savić, Attorney at Law
First contact
What to expect after you get in touch
The process is simple, clear and adapted to the circumstances of each case.
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Getting in touch
By phone, email, the contact form or a message on Instagram or Facebook.
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Arranging a time
A meeting at the office or, where appropriate, a phone call.
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First conversation
Getting to know the circumstances and reviewing the available documents.
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Next steps
Agreeing on how to proceed and which documents need to be obtained.
Trust
A legal relationship starts with a clear conversation.
The aim is for you to understand your position, the options available and the steps that follow. No complicated wording, no unnecessary promises and no unclear communication.
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Individual approach
Every case has its own facts, deadlines and circumstances.
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Clear explanation
Your legal position explained in plain language.
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Discretion
Confidentiality of your information and of what is discussed.
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Responsible preparation
Careful work on documents and arguments.
Frequently asked questions
Questions clients from abroad often ask.
The answers are general. Specific legal advice is only possible after reviewing the circumstances and documents of your case.
Yes. Consultations, correspondence and explanations of documents are available in English and Serbian. Submissions to Serbian courts and authorities are made in Serbian, so documents in another language usually need a translation by a Serbian court interpreter (sudski tumač).
Yes. Most of the communication can take place by phone and email. Where you cannot be present in person, the lawyer can act on your behalf on the basis of a power of attorney (punomoćje).
A power of attorney signed abroad usually has to be certified, either at a Serbian embassy or consulate, or by a notary in your country with an apostille, and then translated into Serbian by a court interpreter. The exact wording depends on what the power of attorney is for, so it is best to agree on it before you sign.
Yes, after prior agreement. For some steps the original documents are needed, and you will be told about this in good time.
In general, foreign citizens can acquire real estate in Serbia subject to reciprocity between Serbia and their country, while special rules apply to agricultural land. Whether and how this applies in your case is checked at the start. More on this: buying real estate in Serbia.
Yes. Living abroad does not prevent you from inheriting, and foreign citizens inherit on the same terms as Serbian citizens, subject to reciprocity. The probate proceedings (ostavinski postupak) take place in Serbia, and you can take part in them through a lawyer with a power of attorney. More on this: inheritance in Serbia for heirs abroad.
It helps to have everything related to the matter: contracts, decisions, extracts from public registers, correspondence, summonses and submissions. If you are not sure what is relevant, bring what you have, in whatever language it is. The first conversation establishes what else needs to be obtained and what needs to be translated.
The first conversation is used to get to know the circumstances of the case and to review the available documents. After that, your legal position is assessed and the possible courses of action are explained, with clearly stated next steps. The outcome of a case is never promised.
The transfer takes place in two steps. First, a contract (of sale, gift, exchange or on another basis) is concluded in writing and certified by a public notary (javni beležnik). The ownership right is then registered in the Real Estate Cadastre on the basis of that contract; until registration, the acquirer is not yet the owner in the legal sense. Before signing, it is worth checking the cadastre records: who is registered as the owner and whether the property is subject to encumbrances, mortgages or annotations.
Contact
Let's talk about your case.
Briefly describe your situation and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. You can write in English or Serbian.