Publication date: 12.08.2025
Andriy Tereshchenko is a licensed notary in Washington State, USA, with many years of experience. Combining over 4 years of notary practice in the US with 15 years of experience as a Ukrainian lawyer, Andriy has a thorough understanding of all the intricacies of international document flow, which allows him to provide services of the highest quality.
Case: Quick and Professional Formalization of a Power of Attorney and Inheritance Acceptance Statement: Ensuring Continuity of Legal Processes in Ukraine
CLIENT'S PROBLEM:
The client contacted notary Andriy Tereshchenko with the need to formalize two important legal documents: a power of attorney and a statement of inheritance acceptance. Both documents were intended for use in Ukraine. The main problem was that the client was located abroad and needed not only professional notarial certification but also consultation on the correct formalization of the documents for their subsequent smooth acceptance by Ukrainian state bodies. Speed and quality were key, as the issue of inheritance requires adherence to clear deadlines.
SITUATION ANALYSIS AND KEY ASPECTS:
Success in this matter depended on compliance with the requirements of two legal systems: US notarial law (Washington State) and Ukrainian inheritance procedures. Since the client was unable to be physically present in Ukraine to submit the documents, the power of attorney and the inheritance acceptance statement had to be formalized with legal impeccability. This required the notary not only to certify signatures but also to have a deep understanding of how these documents would be perceived by Ukrainian notaries and other state institutions. An additional critical aspect was organizing the fast and reliable forwarding of the documents to avoid missing the established deadlines for accepting the inheritance.
Desired Outcome:
Reliable formalization of a power of attorney and inheritance acceptance statement, their successful acceptance in Ukraine, and the unimpeded progression of inheritance procedures.
Responsible Notary:
Andriy Tereshchenko — a licensed notary in Washington State, an expert in international document flow.
HOW ANDRIY TERESHCHENKO HELPED:
Andriy Tereshchenko applied a comprehensive approach that ensured a fast and successful outcome:
- Providing Consultations: Andriy answered all the client's questions regarding the formalization of the documents, their form, content, and subsequent use in Ukraine. This gave the client confidence in the correctness of her actions.
- Professional Formalization: He ensured the professional notarial certification of the power of attorney and the inheritance acceptance statement, complying with all legal requirements.
- Organizing Forwarding: He provided assistance with forwarding the finalized documents to Ukraine, which allowed the process to be significantly accelerated and ensured their timely arrival.
Result: The client was very satisfied with Andriy's work. Thanks to his professional support, the power of attorney and the inheritance acceptance statement were formalized quickly and with high quality. The documents were successfully forwarded and accepted in Ukraine, allowing the client to proceed with the inheritance procedures without hindrance.
This case is an excellent example of how the professionalism of a notary with international experience becomes a decisive factor for the successful resolution of legal issues requiring interaction between different countries. The speed, quality, and additional assistance with document forwarding provided by Andriy Tereshchenko not only secured a positive result but also significantly eased the entire process for the client, which is especially valuable in complex life situations related to inheritance.
