Sep 8, 2024
The Deed must, without exception, be submitted to Tax authorities within three (3) months after the person's death. What is the Deed of Estate Inventory (“Deed of Succession“)? A Deed of Estate Inventory (”Deed") is a summary of all the deceased's assets and liabilities...
Sep 8, 2024
Administration of the estate and administrator The estate may be administered by an administrator if one of the partners in the estate so requests. Usually, an administrator is requested when there is a dispute about the administration of the estate. The court will appoint...
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...
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...
Jun 20, 2023
The inheritance tax rate rises progressively, so the more inheritance you receive, the higher the percentage of your inheritance you have to pay tax on. An inheritance can be money, shares, a share in a dwelling, a cottage, a forest or land, anything. The value of what you inherit is added together...
