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Your inheritance, moving

A foreign-language will can hold up your inheritance for months

Cross-border estates rarely arrive in one language. Before acting, probate courts, agencies, and banks often need certified translations of foreign deeds, marriage records, death certificates, probate filings, or wills. Until then, heirs cannot be confirmed and assets cannot move.

These institutions need certified translations to establish heirs, process claims, and transfer assets. What lets a bank or court rely on it is the signed statement a certified rendering carries, confirming accuracy and the translator's competence. Frequently the document also has to be legalized or apostilled for recognition abroad, with the certified rendering traveling next to the authenticated record.

This is exactly what inheritance claim certified translation services are for. Built to those requirements across more than 120 languages, ABC Translations produces word-for-word certified renderings, each carrying a signed certification statement.

Precise work from native speakers


  • Native-speaking linguists handle every project, catching the subtle shades of meaning that keep your message accurate, clear, and true to its culture.

Quick, dependable, and protected


  • You get fast turnaround without any drop in quality, backed by tight confidentiality and data security from start to finish.

Support that actually helps


  • A responsive team stands ready at each step, so the whole process feels smooth, professional, and free of stress.
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Moves the estate forward

Certified translation that moves the estate forward

Each certified translation is $24.10 per page and includes the signed certification statement, unlimited revisions, and standard 48-hour turnaround. For urgent deadlines, the expedited add-on reduces turnaround by 50 percent, delivering translations in 12 hours or less.

ABC Translations has handled estate and probate documents for more than 255,000 customers over 25 years, and every certified translation is $24.10 per page, includes the signed certification statement and unlimited revisions, and is backed by our 100% acceptance guarantee for courts and financial institutions. Court, government, and institutional submissions are backed by a 100 percent acceptance guarantee, so a rejected document is our problem to fix.

Send your wills, probate filings, death certificates, and property deeds, and get certified translations ready for the court or institution handling the estate.

Rendered with accuracy

Commonly translated inheritance claim documents

Claiming an inheritance across borders means foreign records have to be translated accurately before courts and institutions will honor them. The inheritance claim documents we see most often include:

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Accurate, native-language work

What makes ABC Translations the right fit for your inheritance claim paperwork?

Accurate, native-language translations


  • Every linguist on our team is a seasoned native speaker, which keeps each translated file clear and precise.

Fast and reliable service


  • Because we know how much getting it done on time matters to you, we keep delivery fast while still holding firm on precision and careful attention.

Trusted translations


  • Every translation we deliver is built with care, faithful to the meaning and purpose of your source documents, so the result reads clearly and professionally wherever you need it.

Secure and confidential


  • We treat everything you send with strict confidentiality and protection, so each file stays private from translation through delivery.

Responsive customer support


  • From start to finish, our committed support staff stands ready to help, keeping the whole translation experience easy and worry-free.
Choose your service

Our services

Either choice gives you polished, human-made work from professional linguists. Not sure if certification applies to your case? Ask whoever will receive the document, or reach out to our team.

Certified Translation

Strict line-by-line source-matched translation with signed certification, often for personal official purposes.

$24.10 / page

Style & Format
  • Strict source matching
  • PDF format

Included

  • Expert human translation
  • Revisions included
  • Formatting included
  • Signed & stamped certification

Optional add ons:

  • Expedited turnaround
  • Proofreading
  • Notarization
  • Apostille
  • Hard copy
Professional Translation

Linguistically and culturally adapted editable translation often used by businesses and institutions.

Avg. $0.09 / word

Style & Format

  • Linguistically and culturally adapted
  • All modern formats

Included

  • Expert human translation
  • Revisions included
  • Formatting included
  • Proofreading

Optional add ons:

  • Expedited turnaround
  • Specialist proofreading
  • Specialist editing
  • Legalization (certification)
  • Translation memory
  • Terminology database
A simple workflow

How it works

Thanks to a simple, well-organized workflow, having your paperwork translated is fast and hassle-free.

1

Upload documents & place your order

Pick the two languages, send over your files, and choose any extras you want, then we get moving on your translation right away.

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Professional translation and review

Your document is translated with care by a professional linguist. Before anything is locked in, you get to look it over and ask for changes.

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3

Receive your translation

Once finished, the translated files are sent to you, and when you have chosen certification, a signed, stamped certificate on our letterhead comes with them.

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English to Japanese

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English to Portuguese

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Spanish to Japanese

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English to German

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English to Simplified Chinese
Quality you can trust

Join 255,000+ happy customers

ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.

Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.

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English to Arabic

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Ukrainian to English

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Quality you can trust

Join 255,000+ happy customers

ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.

Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.

Chen Huang
Portuguese to Spanish

From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!

Yumik Gonzalez
English to Simplified Chinese

Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.

Rafael Solano
English to French (Canadian)

ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!

Priya Wadhwa
English to Portuguese

Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.

Raj Nair
English to Russian

Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!

Dmitri Petrenko
Ukrainian to English

Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.

Henrik Jørvik
English to Romanian

I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!

Amara Fofana
English to French

I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!

Nadia Rahman
English to Korean

I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!

Luca Amato
English to Japanese

Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.

Aisha Vahid
German to Arabic

Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.

Mateo Kovač
English to German

Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!

Sofía Castro
Spanish to Japanese

Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.

Mei Tanaka
English to Italian

Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.

Omar Darwish
English to Arabic

Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!

Eddie Morales
English to Spanish
Clear answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers to the questions that come up most when translating inheritance claim records: why professional work is needed, what needs translating, who is qualified to do it, how long delivery takes, how revisions are handled, and the steps that keep the work accurate and dependable.

What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a translated document that comes with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The certificate includes the translator's statement that the translation is complete and accurate, along with their credentials and contact information.

For foreign-language documents, certified renderings are required by financial institutions, government agencies, and U.S. courts.

What does a certified translation include?

Your certified translation package includes the complete English translation, a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy with the translator's credentials, and digital delivery in PDF format within 48 hours.

Hard copies with original signatures are available on request for an additional fee. The translation is formatted to meet court and institutional requirements.

Are your translators qualified for this type of work?

Yes. Our translators are professional linguists fluent in both the source language and English, and they handle legal and probate terminology with care, which keeps the results accurate and compliant.

How do I submit my documents for translation?

Upload clear photos or scans of your documents through our secure online order form. We accept JPG, PNG, and PDF files. Once you submit your order, our translators begin right away and deliver within the stated turnaround time.

Why do inheritance documents need certified translation?

To process claims, confirm heirs, and move assets, financial institutions, government agencies, and probate courts require certified renderings of foreign-language documents. The signed certification confirms accuracy and the translator's competence, which is what lets them rely on the document. The signed certification affirms accuracy and translator competence, which is what lets them rely on the document.

Which inheritance documents need translation?

Typical examples are property deeds, wills, marriage records, probate filings, and death certificates. Sometimes these also need legalization or an apostille, with the certified rendering traveling alongside the authenticated record.

How quickly can I get my translation?

Standard turnaround is 48 hours. For urgent deadlines, the expedited add-on reduces turnaround by 50 percent, delivering translations in 12 hours or less.

What if the court or bank does not accept it?

Court, government, and institutional submissions are backed by a 100 percent acceptance guarantee, and orders include unlimited revisions, so we keep working until your document is accepted.

Can you translate documents with official stamps and seals?

Yes. We translate estate documents that carry official government stamps, seals, and handwritten entries. Our translators read various document formats and translate all visible text accurately, so your certified translation is complete and acceptable to the court or institution.

What if my documents have handwritten text?

We regularly translate estate documents with handwritten entries, which is common with older wills and records. Our translators read various handwriting styles and accurately interpret and translate handwritten text, official stamps, and marginal notes, so your certified translation is complete.

How much does inheritance document translation cost?

Certified inheritance translation is $24.10 per page, which includes the complete English translation and the signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. Expedited service and hard copies with original signatures are available for additional fees.