The thesis describes hereditary succession as a kind of ownership acquisition. Firstly, it deals with the overall nature of ownership, distinct ways of its acquisition, as well as explains the term real property. The next part of the work is dedicated to law of succession from both material and procedural points of view. Within the framework of inheritance proceedings, the main attention is devoted to a notary acting as a court commissioner. The matters of inheritance procedures with real property being their subjects and issues connected with the subsequent ownership acquisition of such property are discussed separately. The part of the problem also concerns inheritance tax (succession, death duty). The practical part concentrates on two i...