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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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18 September 2024

What is a certificate of inheritance and when should it be drawn up?

In most cases, a certificate of inheritance can be compared to a proof of identity. It is a deed drawn up by a civil-law notary that states who the heirs and/or executor are.

16 September 2024

Why prepare a digital estate?

At a time when an increasing number of things are taking place digitally, it is important to think about your digital estate. This is a document in which you list what you want to happen to your digital presence after your death. If you do nothing, your digital presence will remain online.

11 September 2024

What to do if money has disappeared from the estate?

After someone's passing, the estate is settled, and the heirs gain insight into the extent and composition of the inheritance. What can you do if money has disappeared from the estate?

2 September 2024

Concealing a part of the inheritance

There is a mutual obligation for heirs to inform each other about the extent of the inheritance.

22 April 2024

Right to reimbursement of gifts and inheritance under an exclusion clause

If you receive an inheritance or gift during your marriage, it is quite possible that the testator or donor has included an ‘exclusion clause’ in their will and/or linked it to the gift.

5 February 2024

What information does a forced heir receive?

A forced heir needs information to calculate their statutory share. They are entitled to inspect and take copies of all documents they need to calculate their statutory share. What is the extent of this right?

9 October 2023

Dutch international succession law: be wise and be informed

It is wise during life to think about what you want to happen to your assets after death. This is perhaps even more true for expats.

1 February 2023

Will the Baby BV evolve?

A Baby BV is a tax structure where parents set up a limited liability company. Upon incorporation of the Baby BV, their minor children are issued with shares.

2 January 2023

Remarriage of the surviving parent: what are the implications for an inheritance?

If no will has been drawn up then statutory distribution rules apply to the inheritance.