What does this regulate?
01 · UNDERSTAND
With a will you determine within legal limits what happens to your estate after your death. A notarial will is recorded by the civil-law notary according to the required form.
We start from your family and what is already arranged. Then we discuss whom you want to benefit, which goods or rights you want to assign and what should happen if someone dies before you.
A RECOGNISABLE SITUATION
You want your partner to continue living there and ultimately your children to become owners. We consider which rights fit this and what costs or obligations arise for those involved.
What requires attention?
02 · CHOOSE CONSCIOUSLY
A will today does not transfer ownership. It must take into account protected inheritance rights and existing arrangements. A notarial will reduces certain risks of proof and safekeeping, but does not guarantee that there will never be disputes.
Also explain what was agreed earlier and where doubts remain. A regulation can only be appropriately developed if facts and wishes are clear.
More points to consider for your own situation
03 · YOUR INTENTION
You do not need to be able to answer all this in advance. Your doubts are also a good starting point.
Click on a question for an initial explanation or practical tip. You do not need to have an answer to everything yet.
Whom do you want to protect, and why?
Name the persons you want to protect and their concrete needs. Start with your intention; we will then work out the legal wording.
Must someone be able to live there, receive income or become owner?
Write down per person what is needed: shelter, income or ownership. Have explained which rights fit and who can make which decisions later.
Are there children, a spouse or foreign ties?
Specify your full family, nationality, place of residence and goods abroad. Add existing deeds and agreements.
What if the chosen beneficiary dies earlier?
Note a possible substitute and what you would wish for the children of the beneficiary. Also discuss what happens if none of them can receive.
Do you want to replace or partially keep earlier wills?
Bring older wills and indicate which wishes change. This can detect contradictory provisions.
What do we need, and why?
04 · PREPARATION
Bring what you already have. We will agree on any additional documents the office needs to request. The final list depends on your file.
Identity and contact details
To correctly identify the persons involved and their capacity. Provide identity documents via the channel we agree with you.
Earlier wills and marriage contract
To assess existing provisions and possible overlap.
Overview of assets, debts and previous gifts
To place your wishes in their patrimonial context.
Accurate details of beneficiaries
To avoid mistakes and unclear identification.
Information about foreign assets or residence
To investigate internationally applicable rules.
Is something missing? Mention it in your application. An initial meeting does not have to wait until you have gathered everything yourself.
What does NotaLegal do for you?
05 · GUIDANCE
We discuss your personal wishes, the available room and the consequences of the text. We take care of the notarial formality, safekeeping and registration details so that the will can be located later.
You will receive a draft for discussion. We review your questions and agree the final version before signing. Afterwards, we explain which preservation, registration or further execution applies to your document.
Know in advance what to expect.
06 · FEES
Statutory tariff where legally established
For deeds with a legally established fee, we apply that tariff. The total settlement also includes, depending on the file, taxes, dossier costs, third-party expenses and VAT. For services without a legally established fee, we agree the remuneration in advance.
You will receive a clear explanation in advance regarding the costs of your transaction. We discuss the services your file requires and distinguish between fee, taxes and other costs.
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Substantive background: notaris.be · Drawing up a will
General explanation for preparing your meeting. Foreign ties, previous documents and your concrete situation may change the outcome. Sources and legal explanation.