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The funeral allowance from ZUS is 7,000 zł in 2026, and you can submit the Z-12 application within 12 months of the date of death. We understand that the paperwork side of a farewell can feel overwhelming, so we guide you through it calmly and in plain language: the death certificate at the register office (USC), where the first copy is free and each further copy costs 22 zł · a complete, step-by-step checklist of formalities · the survivor's and widow's pension · inheritance and the 6-month deadline to accept or reject it. We explain every matter so that you can focus on what matters most — your loved ones.
Complete checklist of formalities after a death in Poland: death certificate, registry office, ZUS burial allowance, inheritance, insurance and contracts.
Poland's burial allowance (zasiłek pogrzebowy) in 2026 is 7,000 PLN. How to file the Z-12 form with ZUS, who is eligible, required documents and deadlines.
How to obtain a death certificate (akt zgonu) in Poland in 2026. Required documents, deadlines, fees and the difference between a medical and civil certificate.
Poland's family pension (renta rodzinna) 2026: who is eligible, amounts after indexation, documents. Widow's pension — new combining rules from 2025.
Inheritance after the death of a loved one in Poland: order of succession, probate via notary or court, SD-Z2 form and deadlines. A complete 2026 guide.