The Justice Ministry and the Notary Chamber are working together on changes to six laws to stop property fraud and protect the most vulnerable people, the ministry's press office said.

Justice minister Nikolay Naydenov spoke about the joint work as a guest of the Notary Chamber at the notaries' professional holiday. He said other institutions and organisations are also working on the changes.

The changes touch the Inheritance Act, the Civil Procedure Code and the Family Code. The list also includes the Obligations and Contracts Act, the Property Act and the Civil Registration Act.

In August, the ministry proposed better protection against property fraud. Its proposals include stricter rules on wills, property deals, powers of attorney and gaining ownership through long-term possession.

The event opened with the founding of the Institute for Professional Training and Development of the Notary Profession, known as NOTA. Naydenov said the institute can turn theoretical training into a tool against property fraud.

"NOTA can also be an advisory platform for discussing legislative initiatives, which would help the Justice Ministry when it prepares compliance analyses," the minister said. He said the institute can also help the ministry assess what the new rules on the electronic notary system and on moving notary proceedings online will change.

Naydenov also said many young people choose the notary profession to work for the benefit of people and business.

Greetings to the notaries and foreign guests came from Luiza Stoeva, chair of the Council of Notaries, Stefan Marchev, chair of the Supreme Bar Council, and Barrio del Olmo, president of the Notary Chamber of the Kingdom of Spain. Assoc. Prof. Boryana Museva, a board member of the Krastyu Tsonchev Training Centre for Lawyers Foundation, and representatives of the academic community also sent greetings.