Inheritance law

About inheritance law

A death can be drastic and often a lot comes your way in a short period of time. Besides the emotional loss, numerous practical and legal matters need to be arranged. As an heir or person involved, you have to make important choices and decisions about the settlement of the estate.

Choices for heirs

When you are an heir, you face an important decision:

  • Pure acceptance - you accept the estate in full, including any debts.
  • Beneficial acceptance - you accept the estate under a privilege of inventory, so you are not liable for any debts above the value of the estate.
  • Reject - you completely reject the estate and have no right to inherit or liability for debts.

 

In addition, it is often necessary to make a distribution of the estate. This may be based on a will or according to the legal distribution. Sometimes an executor is appointed and involved.

Disowned?

Have you been disinherited? Even then you can make a choice. As a legitimary, you are entitled to your legitimate portion, the legal part of the inheritance on which you cannot be fully disinherited.

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How we can assist you

As specialised inheritance lawyers, we have extensive experience in all facets of inheritance law. We can support you in matters including:

  • Seizing the estate - to secure your rights.
  • Dismissal of the executor - when the executor fails to act properly.
  • Determining the legitimate portion - so you get what you are entitled to.
  • Appointment of a liquidator - for proper settlement of the estate.
  • Determination of overbedding claim - in case of gift or distribution during life.
  • Procedure for issuing documents - access to important documents and data.
  • Determine inheritance shares - to avoid ambiguities or conflicts.
  • Challenging a will - for example, in cases of errors, duress or disinheritance.

Your support in a difficult time

We understand that these are emotionally and legally complex situations. Our aim is to unburden and advise you so that you can make informed choices and your rights are optimally protected. With our assistance, you can be confident that the settlement of the estate will be carefully and legally correct.

Get in touch

Are you dealing with a vacant estate? Feel free to contact us for an initial consultation. Together we will look at your situation and the possibilities.

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