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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”).

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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’.

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.