Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 16 July 2020.#Proceedings brought by E. E.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Lietuvos Aukščiausiasis Teismas.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Judicial cooperation in civil matters – Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 – Scope – Definition of ‘succession with cross-border implications’ – Definition of ‘habitual residence of the deceased’ – Article 3(2) – Definition of ‘court’ – Whether notaries are subject to the rules of international jurisdiction – Article 3(1)(g) and (i) – Definitions of ‘decision’ and ‘authentic instrument’ – Articles 5, 7 and 22 – Agreement on the choice of court and the law applicable to the succession – Article 83(2) and (4)