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”).
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9 July 2026
What happens to your assets when your partner passes away? And what are your rights as the surviving partner?
It’s not a pleasant subject, but it is an important one: what happens to your shared possessions when your partner dies? Are you automatically well protected, or do you need to take steps yourself to secure your position?
Read more30 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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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13 June 2022
Accept an inheritance or reject it?
A testator can appoint heirs to his estate by will. If there is no will then the statutory division applies.
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18 January 2021
The position of stepchildren in inheritance law (part I)
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