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The disqualification of trusted men from probate
For probate, two trustees are always needed to assess the assets and liabilities of the estate. The trustees must be sufficiently qualified to estimate the value of the estate's assets, which is then entered in the will. Attention should therefore be paid to this point...
Supplementary part of the law
The heir's right to a share of the estate The heir is entitled to a share of the estate of the deceased. The legal portion is the minimum amount that the heir is entitled to receive from the deceased's estate. The legal portion is half of the so-called 'share of the estate', which...
Making use of legal expenses insurance
You may need legal help if you unwittingly find yourself in a situation where you need to assert your rights. Legal expenses insurance is therefore a guarantee against legal costs and court fees. That's why you should make sure that your household is always covered by...
Minor as a partner in an estate
A minor is a person under the age of 18. The estate is the total of the deceased's assets, debts and partners. A minor can be a partner in an undivided estate either by universal testament or by succession. A minor must be appointed...
Division in divorce
Partition is a settlement in which the property of the spouses is divided. The need to divide property can be triggered either by divorce or the death of one spouse. The division can be made immediately after the divorce case has been brought before the district court. A partition...
Redemption of minority shares under the Companies Act
When an owner's shareholding in a limited company rises above 90 %, the right and obligation to redeem arises under the Limited Liability Companies Act. The size of the limited liability company or whether it is an ordinary limited liability company or a public limited liability company (plc) is irrelevant...
Termination of employment contract
Termination of employment terminates the employment relationship immediately and without notice. Termination is based on a fault on the part of the contracting party, such as a material breach or neglect of obligations. Since termination is a more drastic way of ending a contract than dismissal...
Termination of an employment contract due to unauthorised absence of an employee
Termination of an employment contract is one way to end an employment relationship, but its use is quite limited. It is based on the employee's absence from work and failure to notify, and cannot be used on any other grounds. Termination of employment contract...
Breaches of contract, in particular in connection with movable property
From the buyer's point of view, a breach of contract often results in a claim for remedy, re-delivery or a price reduction, as well as damages and non-performance. For the seller, the buyer's breach of contract entitles him to claim...
On the model contracts and standard terms and conditions
Model contracts and standard terms and conditions usually facilitate the drafting of contracts. However, they come with their own challenges and risks. Model contracts are usually drawn up for standard situations and do not take into account the specific problems of each individual case....