Legal consequences of the appearance of a person declared dead

1. How can a decision to declare a person dead be cancelled?

• If the person who was declared dead appears, or
• If reliable information about the person's whereabouts is obtained.

2. Where to apply for cancellation of the decision?

• To the court at the person's place of residence or
• The court that issued the decision to declare the person dead.

3. Who can file an application?

• The person who was declared dead, or
• Other interested persons.

4. Consequences of cancellation of the decision:

• Return of property:
• A person has the right to demand the return of his/her property if it was transferred to other persons free of charge.
• Exception: Money and securities are not subject to return.
• Compensation for the value of property:
• If a person's property has been sold, he or she is entitled to receive compensation for its value.
• Loss of survivor's pension by dependents.
• Restoration of marriage:
• If the spouses have not remarried, the marriage can be renewed.