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For relatives & executors

We take worries off your hands

Losing a loved one is hard enough. You do not have to carry the burden of settling the inheritance alone. We guide you through every step with warmth and expertise.

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A heavy task at a heavy moment

You do not have to do it alone

After the loss of a loved one, many things suddenly need to be arranged: first the funeral, then the administration, the home and the inheritance. You have to deal with banks, insurers, notaries and other organisations while you need space for grief.

We help you keep the overview and guide you step by step. As your steady point of contact, we take practical worries off your hands and involve the right specialists where needed.

Where we can support you

  • Arranging the funeral and related administration
  • Informing banks, insurers and government bodies
  • Mapping assets, debts and insurance policies
  • Cancelling subscriptions, memberships and insurance policies
  • Arranging matters around the home and its contents
  • Involving notaries, estate agents and other specialists
  • Handling digital accounts and online legacy
  • Heir research and contact with heirs
  • Inheritance tax return and payment
  • Distribution of the estate

Tailored to your wishes

Choose the guidance that fits you

Every estate and every family is different. That is why you can leave certain matters to us or arrange them together with us. We tailor our guidance to what you need.

Complete settlement of the estate

Would you like to hand over as much of the practical settlement as possible? We keep the overview, maintain contact with all parties involved and make sure the necessary steps are completed with care.

Guidance for relatives

Would you like to stay involved, but need clarity and expert support? We guide you step by step, answer your questions and help with the matters that need to be arranged.

Inheritance tax and filing

We help collect the necessary information and guide the inheritance tax return. Where specialist tax expertise is needed, we involve a qualified adviser.

Mediation in family conflicts

An estate can intensify existing tensions or cause new disagreements. We help clarify interests and agreements and guide the conversation. If needed, we involve a specialised mediator.

Frequently asked questions

What should I arrange first after a death?
After a death, the first matters are those directly related to the death and funeral. For the estate, it is then important to establish whether there is a will, who the heirs are and which assets and debts exist. Do not use estate assets too quickly and do not sell or divide them before it is clear how you want to deal with the inheritance. As an heir, you can choose between unconditional acceptance, beneficial acceptance and rejection. After that, the further inventory and settlement of the estate can begin.
How do I find out whether the deceased had a will?
You can ask the Central Wills Register whether someone made a will. The register shows whether a will exists, when it was made and at which notary. It does not show what is in the will. If a will exists, a notary can request its contents and assess which directly interested parties may be informed. Requesting information from the register is free and can often be done digitally. It is wise to do this early because the will may determine who the heirs are and whether an executor has been appointed.
Do I always have to accept an inheritance?
No. As an heir, you generally have three options. You can accept unconditionally, accept beneficially or reject the inheritance. With unconditional acceptance, you accept both assets and debts. With beneficial acceptance, the estate is settled under legal rules and you are generally protected against a shortfall. With rejection, you are no longer an heir and receive nothing. The right choice depends on the situation. As long as you have not chosen, be careful with estate goods and payments.
When do I need a certificate of inheritance?
A certificate of inheritance is a notarial statement that shows, among other things, who the heirs are and who may act on behalf of the estate. Banks and other organisations may ask for it before giving access to accounts or information. It can also matter when there is a home. You do not need such a certificate in every estate; sometimes a death certificate is enough. Before issuing it, the notary investigates the civil status records, the Central Wills Register and the position of the heirs.
Who arranges the settlement of an estate?
Who settles the estate depends on the situation. If an executor has been appointed in the will and accepts the role, the executor performs the duties assigned to them. If there is no executor, settlement generally lies with the heirs. They can authorise one person to perform certain tasks on their behalf and can also involve a notary or other expert. Beneficial acceptance may also involve formal settlement rules. The Inheritance Guide can help map out the work and keep an overview during settlement.

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