Family Law

A civil-law notary can play an important role in international matters. For example, we can advise on the legal implications of international law and how it may affect your personal situation. This may involve inheritance law where rules vary from country to country.

Are you considering transferring your business in the future? We advise you to consider this early and seek advice to ensure clear agreements are made with the intended successors and any children who will not succeed you, as well as regarding your role after the business transfer.

Estate planning allows you to arrange the transition of your assets to the next generation in the most tax-efficient way possible. There are several ways of doing so. This way, you can ensure that in case of your death, the income and inheritance tax payable is as low as possible. It is also possible to transfer wealth to the next generation in various ways as early as in life. This applies to both your private assets and your business assets.

There are different legal forms of cohabitation such as (pre)nuptial agreements, partnership agreements and cohabitation agreements. If you are getting married, entering into a registered civil partnership or going to be living together with your partner, it is good to seek information on the legal and tax implications. For instance, all forms of cohabitation have income tax and inheritance tax consequences.

In a living will, you set out your wishes should you become unable to look after your own interests. This is the case, for example, when you fall into a coma due to an accident or an illness such as Alzheimer’s. If you can no longer make your own wishes known and oversee the consequences of your actions, we call this ‘incapacity’.

If you are married and have children, your spouse and children are your heirs. If you are not married or registered as a civil partner, then your children are your joint heirs. If you die without leaving a partner and children, then your parents, brother(s) and sister(s) inherit your estate. If this does not match your wishes, drawing up a last will and testament is advisable. In the will, you can name the people you want to inherit your estate.

Gifts and donations can be made in many ways and for different purposes. Is your goal to save on inheritance tax, to support your child or to transfer some of your assets or business in advance? You can do so by drawing up a gift scheme that suits your wishes and needs, so that you can continue as usual without hindrances and, if desired, keep control of your assets.