Inheritance
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Why should you consult an Inheritance Lawyer?
It can be very helpful to have an inheritance lawyer on your side, even when you are not in litigation. Whether it is for advice, or during the ... Read more
Limitation periods in inheritance law
“No one can be forced to remain in a joint possession”. This is the principle that governs all situations of joint possession and, even ... Read more
Concealment of an inheritance: a severely punished breach of the equality of the distribution
Some heirs (or future heirs) may be tempted to conceal some of the assets pertaining to an inheritance (future or currently open). This practice, ... Read more
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I have been named as a legatee by will. How can I obtain the issuance of my legacy?
There are three types of legacies: Upon the testator’s death, the legatee becomes, in principle, the owner of the bequeathed property. However, ... Read more
Concealment of an inheritance: a severely punished breach of the equality of the distribution
Some heirs (or future heirs) may be tempted to conceal some of the assets pertaining to an inheritance (future or currently open). This practice, ... Read more
Challenging a will
You are an heir in an inheritance and discover the existence of a will. You want to contest it, but you don’t know how? You are at the right ... Read more
Can the provision of a dwelling free of charge to an heir be referred to the inheritance?
The civil report consists in fictitiously reintegrating past donations into the estate of the deceased. The beneficiaries of the donations do not ... Read more
Accepting or waiving an inheritance: Why and how to refuse an inheritance
When an inheritance is opened, an heir has a choice between three inheritance options: I) Outright acceptance You receive your share of the ... Read more