Lawyer / associate partner
Marieke Morshuis is a highly experienced family and inheritance lawyer and associate partner. In her career, she has handled many complex divorce and inheritance cases.
In divorce matters, Marieke focuses on the settlement of prenuptial agreements, the division of community property and alimony. She also advises and handles often large-scale inheritance cases, including those with an international aspect. Professionals such as notaries, tax advisors, fellow lawyers and executors from all over the Netherlands frequently seek her expertise.
I would like to thank you Marieke for your expertise and for maintaining oversight and empathy. I found this to be very pleasant and appropriate for the difficult situation we were in.
Marieke’s clients are often high-net-worth individuals, many of whom are entrepreneurs or managing directors. Her clients can always count on high-quality legal work, which she combines with a personal and engaged approach. Marieke’s extensive experience enables her to quickly understand the essentials of a case and provide clients with optimal advice, focused on achieving results.
“Thank you very much for the professional guidance throughout this case. I appreciate your dedication and the manner in which you assisted me.”
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.
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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.
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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.
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