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19 March 2026

I have been disinherited. What am I entitled to?

Being confronted with disinheritance can raise both emotional and legal questions. You may wonder whether you are no longer entitled to any part of the estate. Under Dutch law, the short answer is: not necessarily. In certain cases, you may still retain a statutory right to part of the estate even if you have been disinherited. Below, we explain how this works.

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16 March 2026

16 March 2026: Inheritance Law Day

On Monday, 16 March 2026, it is Inheritance Law Day. To mark the occasion, you can schedule an appointment with one of the specialised lawyers at GMW lawyers during the coming week to receive free information and advice on inheritance law.

11 March 2026

How can you prevent an inheritance from ending up with your child’s partner?

When drawing up a will, consideration is given to how the inheritance will be distributed. This is recorded in the will. A possible wish is to ensure that your future inheritance does not end up with your child’s partner.

15 October 2025

The statutory share and rejection of an inheritance

When someone rejects an inheritance, this usually means they waive all entitlements, including their statutory share (“legitieme portie”).

28 July 2025

The statutory share and rejection of an inheritance

When someone rejects an inheritance, this usually means they waive all entitlements, including their statutory share (“legitieme portie”).

12 May 2025

How Do You Become the Legal Father of Your Child?

The biological parents of a child are those whose DNA the child carries. The legal parents are the child’s recognised family members under the law. In this blog, we briefly explain how a man becomes — or can become — the legal father of a child.

6 January 2025

The validity of a draft will

One can inherit in two ways: through the legal system (known as intestacy law) or through a will. The legal system can only be set aside by a will. A will must be drawn up by a civil-law notary, who will also formally ‘execute’ it.

30 September 2024

Executor of a will. What exactly does that involve?

The executor is responsible for settling the estate. However, this does not mean that every executor has the same responsibilities.

25 September 2024

Four questions to consider on financial inheritance law issues

You are retired. It’s time for a financial check-up. Today, we answer four questions on financial inheritance issues that you should take care of now to enjoy a carefree ‘old age’.