In a significant ruling, the Zagreb Administrative Court has determined that processes for recognizing the right to the inclusive allowance must not be suspended solely due to the death of the applicant. This decision challenges previous practices by the Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, headed by Minister Marin Piletić, which had previously automatically halted proceedings when the applicant died. According to the court's interpretation, a request for the inclusive allowance is not merely a personal right but constitutes a property claim that can be transferred to heirs.

The court emphasized that if it is proven during the proceedings that the deceased individual was entitled to the allowance, the state is obliged to pay the amount owed from the time the application was submitted until the date of death, directly to the heirs. This marks a pivotal moment for numerous applicants, as there are currently 105,000 individuals awaiting a decision on their inclusive allowance claims, with many having been in limbo for as long as 10 months while awaiting resolution.

This ruling has implications not only for the Ministry's operational protocols but also for the rights of heirs who may now receive funds owed to them due to the government's previous practices. By classifying these applications as property claims, the court's decision reinforces the notion that such financial rights should extend beyond the life of the applicant, protecting their families from bureaucratic oversights that could deny them rightful benefits. This case may set a legal precedent in Croatia concerning the treatment of entitlement claims in similar situations.