Sep 2, 2024
Christmas is coming and loved ones are thinking about what to give each other for Christmas. Some families are thinking about donating their possessions. I've put together an information pack below on how to make a gift. There is no obligation to accept a gift and in some cases...
Jun 2, 2024
The heirs may distribute the estate in any way they wish, provided that certain matters have been settled before the distribution. Do I have to register my succession before the distribution of the estate? The deceased's will must be drawn up before the distribution of the estate. In the distribution of the estate, the deceased...
Apr 14, 2024
The regulation of the statute of limitations on debt is a very important regulation in principle, because once a debt is time-barred, the creditor can no longer recover it from the debtor. From the debtor's point of view, the statute of limitations protects confidence in the status quo, i.e. in practice...
Mar 12, 2024
An inheritance is a gift from the deceased to his or her heir during his or her lifetime. After the death of the donor, this gift becomes an anticipated inheritance, since, unlike normal gifts, anticipated gifts are taken into account in the distribution of the estate. An anticipated inheritance ensures that...
Mar 5, 2024
The succession consists of the partners in the estate. The members of the estate are the heirs, the beneficiaries of a general will and the widow. The estate is therefore an association between the partners until the estate ceases to exist. A person can also be a partner in a succession in a...
Mar 5, 2024
The widow's equalisation privilege refers to the right of the widow not to pass on the equalisation to the heirs of the deceased spouse. If a distribution is made after the death of a spouse and the widow owns more property than her deceased spouse, the widow is not obliged to give...
