Bulgarian Notary Competition Exam case studies
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The Bulgarian notary competition is the entry route into the notarial profession. Candidates who pass are eligible for appointment as notaries within the district where a vacancy exists, so the examination functions as both a knowledge test and a ranking instrument. The Bulgarian Notary Competition Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,398 words.
1The Notarised Power of Attorney That Outlived Its Purpose
On 3 February, Maria Petrova, aged 78, appears before notary Ivanov in Plovdiv to sign a notarial deed of sale of her apartment to her nephew Georgi for 95,000 BGN. She is accompanied by Georgi, who answers most questions and holds a yellowed general power of attorney dated 2019 by which Maria authorised him 'to manage and dispose of all my real property'.
546 words, about 3 min2The Apartment Sold Twice and the Third-Party Mortgage
On 12 March, Dimitar sells apartment 14 in Varna to Krasimir by a notarial deed of sale, and Krasimir is entered in the Property Register on 20 March. Unknown to Krasimir, on 15 March Dimitar had already signed a second notarial deed selling the same apartment to Nikolay, who paid in full but did not register until 2 April.
439 words, about 2 min3The Estate, the Disinherited Son and the Hidden Bank Account
Todor dies on 8 April leaving a widow, Ana, and two sons, Petar and Simeon. His will, made by notarial deed in 2022, leaves the whole estate to Petar and states that Simeon 'receives nothing'.
485 words, about 2 min4The Client Who Wants to Pay Cash for a Property
Notary Petrova is asked to certify a deed of sale of a commercial building in Sofia for 480,000 BGN. The buyer, a newly incorporated company whose sole director, Mr.
472 words, about 2 min5The Enforcement Sale and the Tenant Who Will Not Leave
A private enforcement agent has seized a two-room apartment in Plovdiv and sold it at public auction to Vesela for 132,000 BGN; the sale was confirmed by the court. The former owner's brother, Rumen, occupies the apartment under a ten-year lease signed eleven months ago at a rent of 200 BGN per month, far below market, with the entire rent paid in advance in cash.
456 words, about 2 min