Existing wills
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Marriage contract
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Beneficiaries' details
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Overview of assets and debts
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Deeds of gift and inheritance agreements
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"Tell yourself: I may want this very much, but I do not have to lose myself over it."
Your questions, step by step
You want to care well for those dear to you. Tell us what matters to you; we help you to clearly record your wishes.
Why do I go to the notaire for this?
The civil-law notary puts your wishes correctly into legal wording and examines the rights of partner and children. A will only takes effect upon death; during your life you remain free to dispose of your goods.
How do I establish who will inherit from me later?
Map out your family, assets and previous gifts.
Discuss who you want to benefit and what happens if that person dies earlier.
Have the will drawn up and arrange for its safekeeping and registration.
How does this proceed and how long does it take?
There is no general waiting period. You must be able to make your choice freely and with sufficient understanding.
Report an urgent situation. As long as you are competent, you may revoke or modify your will.
Which documents should I provide to the notaire?
What does the notaire do and investigate?
- Can you freely determine and understand your wishes?
- What rights do partner and children have?
- How does the text align with your gifts and earlier wills?
- Are form, safekeeping and registration correct?
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?
Check names, assets, substitute beneficiaries and the relationship with earlier wills. Ask which rights of close relatives may limit your wishes.
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 the details of the office. Review your will after a marriage, divorce, birth, death or significant change in your possessions or debts.
Which practical tips can help me?
Discuss your own wishes, even if someone else makes the appointment or guides you. A will is a personal decision.
What do these words mean?
- Legacy
- what you bequeath to someone in a will.
- Reserve
- the inheritance share to which certain close relatives are legally entitled.
- Beneficiary
- the person or organisation for whom you designate something.
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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