Basic information about forgotten properties
What happened to forgotten properties?
As of January 1, 2024, based on the 10-year period stipulated in the Civil Code (§ 1050 para. 2), 16,300 hectares of real estate (120,000 parcels) worth over ten billion CZK were transferred to the state. Most of these properties belonged to long-deceased owners whose assets were overlooked in inheritance proceedings and subsequently forgotten.
Is it still possible to fight for the property?
Yes, there is still a possibility to seek property restitution, even if the state is registered as the owner in the cadastre. Some experts consider the ten-year non-use of ownership rights merely as a presumption of property abandonment that can be refuted in certain cases. Unfortunately, from January 1, 2024, property claims can only be made through a declaratory lawsuit.
How can we help you?
Our forgotten property map allows you to discover whether your family owned a forgotten property. Besides finding properties, we also help you obtain necessary documentation, provide legal support, and potentially finance legal proceedings if needed. Our commission is paid only in case of success. This means the family has minimal upfront costs.
TV NOVA Report
Last year, over one hundred thousand properties were forfeited to the state. You can request their return
Client testimonials
"Cooperation with Mr. Jan Kolář was professional. At the last minute, he managed to save our property from reverting to the state, and during the inheritance proceedings, all necessary formalities were taken care of, including the sale.
We didn't have to pay anything. Thank you!"
Luboš Vavřich
Manufacturing engineer at Adient
"When my client told me she inherited money from another country, I was immediately skeptical. As a New York lawyer, I encounter these scams often. However, after talking with Jan and Ondřej, I saw that it wasn't a scam; they were professional, transparent, and delivered exactly what they promised. Everything went as they said, and my client received her inheritance."
Thomas A. Sirianni
Esq. New York Attorney 516-314-1343
Who is behind the Czech Land project?
Bc. Jan Antonín Kolář
Co-author of the Czech Land project, genealogist
Jan brings a combination of expertise in IT, genealogy, and real estate. He holds a degree in Finance from Masaryk University, is a licensed real estate broker, and co-author of the CeskaZeme.cz forgotten property map. With extensive experience in archival work, he has compiled a family tree including over 1,500 individuals. He works closely with heirs and lawyers, ensuring a smooth and transparent process of property acquisition and sale.
Mgr. Ondřej Zemek
Co-author of the Czech Land project, attorney
Ondřej Zemek is an attorney specializing in international law, acquisitions, and real estate. He studied at Masaryk University and the University of Nottingham in the UK. His expertise is particularly valuable in resolving international inheritance proceedings, especially in obtaining documents from different countries and presenting them in the local language.
We collaborate with these attorneys
We collaborate with experts in real estate law.
Questions & Answers
Learn more about the process of inheriting forgotten property
What happened to forgotten properties?
As of January 1, 2024, based on the 10-year period stipulated in the Civil Code (§ 1050 para. 2), 16,300 hectares of real estate (120,000 parcels) worth over ten billion CZK were transferred to the state. Most of these properties belonged to long-deceased owners whose assets were overlooked in inheritance proceedings and subsequently forgotten.
Is it still possible to fight for the property?
How can we help you?
What is the minimum property value?
I found a property belonging to my ancestors, what should I do?
What is the commission amount?
What is your company's experience?