Bank and creditor letters
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YOUR PREPARATION · INHERITANCE
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Proof of actions already taken
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Overview of assets and debts
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Death and family details
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Disposition of representation
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Your questions, step by step
Are you unsure whether to accept an inheritance? You may ask this question first. We help you understand the assets, debts and consequences of your choice.
Why do I go to the notaire for this?
An inheritance can also include debts. The civil-law notary explains what accepting, accepting under the extrajudicial protection mandate, and rejecting mean for you.
Must I accept an inheritance?
First gather information about possessions, debts and actions already taken.
Discuss the choice per heir and the consequences for any children.
Have the required declaration, authorization or inventory arranged.
How does this proceed and how long does it take?
There is no safe general reflection period for every situation. Actions, reminders, proceedings and fiscal deadlines may affect your position.
Have every received dated letter assessed immediately.
Which documents should I provide to the notaire?
What does the notaire do and investigate?
- Have previous actions already had legal consequences?
- Which debts and deadlines are known?
- What does each choice mean for you and your children?
- Are an authorization, declaration or inventory necessary?
We agree on which searches the office will conduct and which information you, your bank or another expert will provide.
What should I pay attention to before I sign?
Ask if previous actions already have consequences. If you reject, also have it examined who may inherit in your place.
Minors require special attention.
Is a passage still unclear? Feel free to ask for an explanation with an example from your own situation. Only sign when you understand what you are agreeing to.
What else must I arrange afterwards?
Keep proof of your choice. When accepting under the extrajudicial protection mandate, the settlement must proceed according to the applicable rules; do not mingle goods and payments without advice.
Which practical tips can help me?
Do not divide or sell goods yet if you doubt about the debts. First ask which urgent actions you can secure safely.
What do these words mean?
- Rejecting
- not accepting the estate.
- Inventory
- a formal inventory of the estate.
- Acceptance under the condition of an inventory of the estate
- Acceptance with a statutory protection against debts, provided the rules are followed.
Where can I find more explanation or help?
You do not have to phrase your question in legal terms. Tell what concerns you, what you want to arrange and if an important date is approaching.
We will look together at the next step. We agree in advance on how the office will assist you and what costs are involved.
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