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:...
Who is entitled to a widow's pension?

Who is entitled to a widow's pension?

One of the questions often raised in relation to widows' pensions is what the age limit of 50 and the length of marriage mean. Below I have tried to briefly describe the main rules for widows' pensions. The death of a spouse can be difficult not only emotionally but also...
Disposing of an inheritance

Disposing of an inheritance

You don't have to accept the inheritance. By renouncing the inheritance, it can be passed on directly to the next generation, for example, thus saving inheritance tax. There may also be benefits in terms of reduced inheritance tax if the deceased's assets are distributed to more than one heir....