Inheritance law is a complex area of law. What is the standard procedure? For example, who is authorized to settle the estate? Is it wise to accept the inheritance, or is it better to renounce it (and if so, do you accept it “purely” or “beneficially”)? What happens to the home and the money in the bank account?
Traditionally, inheritance law has been the domain of notaries. Today, an inheritance lawyer is indispensable in the estate settlement process. This is true not only in cases where there is a conflict—or the threat of one—among the heirs. It’s also true when there is simply a need for some guidance or oversight of the estate settlement process.
By having an estate planning attorney guide you through estate planning procedures, you entrust the settlement of the estate to experts while retaining full oversight yourself. This saves time, provides peace of mind, and gives you the assurance that everything is being handled properly.
If you’re looking for an experienced and specialized attorney or legal professional in the field of inheritance law in Heerlen, Sijben & Partners is the right place for you. We’re happy to assist you with all your questions or issues regarding inheritance law and the related procedures. You can turn to us for help with matters such as:
- Accepting or renouncing an inheritance
- Disputes or disagreements with co-heirs
- The actual distribution of an inheritance
- Disinheritance and the statutory share (legitimate portion)
- The interpretation of a will
- The position of the surviving spouse in relation to the children
- The appointment, role, and dismissal of an executor
- The appointment, role, or dismissal of a liquidator
- Gifts and acquisitions by co-heirs prior to the testator’s death
- Disputes regarding the funeral
- Testamentary administration
- Bequests
- Contribution of (quasi-)bequests
- Rights of inheritance
Do you have questions about inheritance law? Feel free to contact us at info@sijbenpartners.nl or by phone at 045 560 22 00. We’re happy to help.