To begin with
Do you want to know what needs to happen first, or are you looking for guidance through the entire administration? Together we will clarify which assignment suits your needs and what you require for it.
"People listen, but cannot absorb everything immediately."
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Notariaat Wellens
Paul Wellens, civil-law notaire in Mortsel, and his team.
Eggestraat 282640 Mortsel
Briefly explain who has passed away, what your relationship is to the deceased and what question is urgent. If you do not yet have all the documents, please contact us anyway.
See what you can bring →YOUR APPOINTMENT
A moment to
gain clarity.
In our office agenda you can select a suitable appointment type. If you do not find an appropriate option, please call or email us.
Open the appointment calendar ↗The Microsoft Bookings calendar opens separately. Your appointment is confirmed after you finalise it there.
PREFER TO WRITE FIRST?
Your enquiry by email.
A short description is sufficient for first contact. Please also mention if there is a specific deadline or appointment.
Submit your question by emailAfter the initial conversation.
We want you to know which information is missing, who will gather it and what the next step is. Feel free to ask for unclear terms to be explained again. It is more important that you understand what a decision means than that you use the correct legal term.
CLEAR AGREEMENTS IN ADVANCE
What the guidance includes,
and what it costs?
A tax return including one account requires different work than a file involving real estate, gifts, a business and multiple heirs. That is why we define the scope of the assignment and discuss the estimate.
| Component | What are you paying for? |
|---|---|
| Inheritance tax | A tax payable to the government. This is not a fee for the office. |
| Notarial deeds and formalities | The necessary deeds, rights and costs associated with the specific acts. |
| Preparation and follow-up of the tax return | The agreed analysis, processing, consultation and submission. |
| Additional services | For example, external valuation, sales guidance or work involved in a dispute, according to separate agreements. |
Ask which items are estimated, what taxes or external costs may still follow and whether review of the assessment notice is included. When the assignment expands, we agree on those additional tasks.
The assignment for the tax return does not automatically take over the daily management of the assets. Payments, insurances and contracts therefore have a clearly assigned person responsible.
OUR OFFICE
Providing peace of mind.
Always. Everywhere.
We consider the legal and fiscal questions together. You remain the one who decides on the personal choices, with explanations about the consequences.
Office details and accessibility ↗About this website and your data
NotaCare Estates is a thematic website of the advisory department of Notariaat Wellens BV. Eggestraat 28, 2640 Mortsel. BE 0765.432.839, RPR Antwerp.
This website provides general explanations for Flanders. The application depends on the facts, deeds and rules in your file. The examples are simplified and do not describe real client files.
The two atmospheric images are illustrative, AI-created scenes. The office photo shows Notariaat Wellens.
There is no upload or file form on this website. For confidential documents, we agree on a suitable method of delivery. Email, government counters and the appointment agenda open external applications; please consult the applicable privacy information there.
View the legal sources →An example to start with
RECOGNISED IN PRACTICE
You are managing the administration of a deceased relative. Some documents are available, others are still missing. Note what you have already done, who is involved and which question you want to discuss first.
An illustrative example. Your own situation may be different.
Frequently Asked Questions
FROM READING TO PREPARATION
Already a first answer.
What can I do if many things happen to me at once?
Start with one overview: contacts, received letters, ongoing appointments and questions. Use the topics and checklist on this page to divide the preparation. Immediately mention dated letters to the office.
Must one heir collect everything alone?
You can divide practical tasks among yourselves and keep track of who has which information. That alone does not indicate who may legally act. Discuss with the office who provides information and who should be involved in decisions.
Where can I find help with administration?
Our separate page about administration after death bundles practical information for subscriptions and services. The inheritance guide also assists you with the documents for the notaire and the progress of the declaration.
Help with subscriptions and administrationEASY PREPARATION
A checklist for your next step
Choose your subject. You will receive a concrete list of documents with simple explanations and help with what is still missing.
Useful websites on this topic
RELIABLE CONTINUED READING
FROM FIRST QUESTION TO NEXT STEP
You do not have to figure it out alone.
Getting an overview
We bring together those involved, available documents and your questions.
Understanding choices
We discuss what needs to be examined and which decisions lie ahead.
Further settlement
We agree on which formalities the office will handle and what else is required from you.
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