Inheritance law

We help to settle the fate of the legacy

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Competent legal representation
in all areas of succession

Inheritance law covers many areas of the settlement of property relations in the event of death. In the context of succession, we undertake the professional preparation of wills and contracts of succession, represent the interests of heirs in probate proceedings conducted by notaries and in disputes relating to the legacy. We consider it important that the settlement of assets on death should be carried out in such a way that the will of the testator can be fully carried out and thus prevent disputes between heirs, which can often become exacerbated. Regarding inheritance, we are at your disposal in the following areas:

  • drafting a will – We will put your will into the right legal form, because in succession law it is essential to draw up a document that is fully compliant with the law. This will ensure that the testator's will is fully enforced and cannot be successfully contested by the heirs.
  • drafting an inheritance contract – Succession contracts include several types of contract, such as maintenance or annuity contracts, which, like wills, include a death benefit – in most cases property – but in this case some consideration is included in the agreement. Our lawyers will draft a professional contract to the highest professional standards to meet your needs.
  • participation in probate proceedings – During the probate proceedings before notaries, we help to avoid disputes between heirs and to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
  • representation in probate suit – If disputes between heirs cannot be resolved during the probate process, we will represent you in the related probate litigation to enforce your interests.

Feel free to ask

What happens if there is no will?

If a person does not make a will, the transfer of the estate will take place according to the legal succession order laid down in the law. In such a case, the descendants inherit in equal shares.

Can we write a joint will?

In principle, a will contains the will of one person, so several people cannot make a will in one document. The exception to this rule is when spouses make a joint will, in which they jointly decide the fate of their property. A joint will is valid only during the marriage.

Can I renounce my inheritance?

Yes, it is possible to renounce the inheritance and to refuse the inheritance. It is possible to renounce the succession “in advance”, during the testator's lifetime, whereas after the testator's death, in the probate proceedings, the succession can be rejected. An important rule is that the succession can only be renounced or rejected in one go, so there is no possibility e.g. to avoid the testator's debts only.

What is a compulsory share?

The compulsory portion is one third of the legal share of the estate of a person, which the law allows the heir to keep even if the testator had left him or her less than this in the will.

Who is a probate creditor?

A creditor of the estate is a person or entity that seeks to recover a debt owed to the testator from the estate in the probate proceedings.