Week of the Will ‘Week van het Testament’ (18-23 April)
It is imporant to find out about Dutch inheritance law. The settlement of an estate can be a highly sensitive issue and has implications that go beyond the emotional pain and loss involved. Even more so for internationals who have moved to The Netherlands. Although it is easy to put off, it is advisable to find out what will happen if the worst comes to the worst and you pass away.
If you have a will, make sure your will is not in violation of Dutch law and have it screened by one of our lawyers. If you don’t have a valid will, be aware that your property (the estate) must be shared out according to – most probably - Dutch intestacy rules rather than your wishes or the law of your home country. Who will be appointed heirs? Does it matter whether you are married in community of property or whether you have prenuptials? What are the fiscal implications?
We deal with these issues on a daily basis. For an advice (first half hour is free), please contact Marieke Morshuis (head of the section inheritance law at GMW Advocaten) or call 070 3615048.
