Acquisitions and pre-acquisition arrangements

Acquisitions and pre-acquisition arrangements

There are usually two main ways to dispose of a business, either by selling the shares in the company or by selling the business. However, there is no single right way to do a generation transfer or a business sale. Due to liability issues, it is common that if...
Criticising the distribution of an inheritance

Criticising the distribution of an inheritance

The distribution of an inheritance does not always go as expected, and sometimes one of the partners in the estate discovers a mistake in a distribution that has already been made. In such situations, the partners have the possibility to ask for the distribution to be annulled or corrected by bringing an action for annulment in court. The...
Who or how can claim the distribution of an inheritance?

Who or how can claim the distribution of an inheritance?

The inheritance can be divided in two ways, either by delivery or by contract. In a delivery division, the decision to distribute the estate is taken by the executor, while a contractual division is based on an agreement between the partners. How is the division of the estate initiated? In order to...
What to do if the witnesses to the will were incompetent?

What to do if the witnesses to the will were incompetent?

Usually, a will is notified by the person who wishes to invoke it and receive property through the will. The notification must be made in a specific form. The will must therefore first be proved to have been notified to you. More and more often I am asked for comments on this...
What is a good trust deed?

What is a good trust deed?

With a power of attorney, you plan and decide how and by whom your affairs will be managed when you are no longer able to do so, for example because of failing health. A power of attorney is a power of attorney to your guardian, who is your trustee. He or she will oversee your...
Donation of a summer cottage for a child

Donation of a summer cottage for a child

A summer cottage can be donated during your lifetime to your children or grandchildren. Making a gift during your own lifetime is an effective way to save on inheritance and gift taxes. You can retain the right of ownership of the summer cottage, which also reduces the amount of gift tax. A lawyer's tip:...