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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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17 September 2020

Death and social media profiles: the digital legacy

Nowadays it is not only important to consider the physical properties, such as jewellery, real estate, stocks, etc., that are bequeathed at the time of death.

27 February 2020

Drawing up a will in the Netherlands

In many countries, it is normal to contact a lawyer when you need to make a will - but in the Netherlands, the rules are different.

30 January 2020

Inheritance tax and gift tax – what are the rates and exemptions for 2020?

I am regularly approached with questions about the rates and exemptions for inheritance tax and gift tax in 2020.

30 June 2019

Inheritance law for expats in the Netherlands

Inheritance is fundamentally a difficult subject to think about, but as an expat with family in other countries, it can be even harder as you have to deal with contradictory and confusing international laws during a difficult time.

8 March 2019

Inheritance Day 2019 – what it is and why it matters

Friday, March 22 is Inheritance Day 2019 in the Netherlands.

5 July 2016

Estate planning: looking after your assets and family

Estate planning centres on the transfer of assets from one generation to the next taking into account the tax consequences.

8 April 2015

Your digital legacy

Your digital legacy contains all your digital possessions.

16 March 2014

European regulation will change international inheritance law

Anyone who has a second home or a holiday home in Spain and ends up spending more time in Spain than in the Netherlands would be well advised to make proper provision for their estate.