A deed of Declaration Causa Mortis many times referred to by Maltese people as Denunzja is that document that needs to be signed after the death of a decujus and relates to the succession of immovable property from the deceased person. Indeed, the said declaration must be made by means of a deed of Declaration Causa Mortis published by a Notary Public which deed then has to be duly registered in the Public Registry of Malta or Gozo, as the case maybe.
Every heir may go individually to his/her chosen Notary Public and make said declaration Causa Mortis for his/her share only. It can be stated that the heirs are not obliged to make the declaration Causa Mortis together.
The declaration Causa Mortis shall contain a statement by the heirs stating the true value of each property or share thereof which is being transferred to them. Moreover, on the said deed tax shall be paid according.
It is very important that the deed declaration Causa Mortis be done within a year from the death of the decujus as otherwise interest per year upon the tax due may be charged.
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