Inheritance and gifts

Passing on acquired assets to spouses, children and other close relatives can give rise to a variety of problems under inheritance law, company law and tax law that are sometimes unfamiliar to those unfamiliar with the law. A simple handwritten will can be effective, but it can also lead to disputes that the testator would never have wanted. Tax issues deserve consideration, but should not be the sole criterion for estate planning The history of inheritance law is full of unsuccessful testamentary dispositions, nasty surprises and avoidable disputes.

This experience has led to the development of a large number of successful regulatory models, which we customise for the specific life situation of the parties involved.

Notaries are also responsible for applying for certificates of inheritance and international certificates of inheritance. They support the settlement of estates between heirs and with those entitled to a compulsory portion by recording certificates of inheritance, mediating the settlement and drafting and executing estate settlement agreements.

Our notaries can advise you on the following topics in particular:

• Lifetime transfer of assets to close relatives.
• Reservations of usufruct and clawback.
• Inheritance contracts and waivers of inheritance and compulsory portions.
• Dealing with wills and marriage contracts after the death of a spouse
• Company succession
• Interpretation of wills and determination of beneficiaries
• Execution of wills
• Recording of estate inventories
• Settlement of estates
• International inheritance law