Inheritance law is a lively area of law!

The size of an average estate is increasing and its distribution is becoming more complicated. This is due, on the one hand, to the specific wishes of testators laid down in a will. And on the other hand, because significantly more assets have been accumulated and invested in recent years, such as in owner-occupied homes. Moreover, there are more composite families these days. In addition, there is an increasing amount of (difficult to access) digital property such as social media accounts, share portfolios and crypto currency. The wishes and interests surrounding estates are therefore increasing and complicated asset positions need to be mapped out and settled.

In short, settling estates is becoming increasingly difficult. And unfortunately, conflicts within families can arise more quickly as a result.

Difference between lawyer and notary

We are often asked what is the difference between the role of a lawyer and that of a notary in inheritance law.

The main difference is that a lawyer - unlike a notary who has a strictly neutral role - has the ability to advise, correspond and, if necessary, litigate on behalf of one party or several parties with the same interest in the event of ambiguities and disputes about an estate.

From experience, our inheritance law specialists know what the common problems are. And with that knowledge, they can advise on estates and the design of wills.

Specialised inheritance law lawyer

Our inheritance law specialists advise, negotiate and litigate inheritance disputes and issues on a daily basis. Among other things, they specialise in:


  • Enforcing provision of information and documents
  • Beneficial acceptance of inheritance
  • Description of estate
  • Inheritance
  • Executor (duties/competencies/dismissal)
  • Disputes about an estate
  • Child's share
  • Bequest
  • Legitimate portion
  • Living will
  • Mediation
  • Minor heir
  • Inheritance
  • Company takeover
  • Position of heirs
  • Dispute about division of estate
  • Will (advice/interpretation/assertion)
  • Testamentary burden
  • Liquidator (duties/powers/dismissal)
  • Rejection of estate
  • Usufruct
  • Legal distribution
  • Pure acceptance of inheritance

In addition, our inheritance law specialists are called in as liquidators for complex estates when an executor, liquidator(s) and/or heirs cannot resolve the situation themselves.

Free consultation hour on inheritance law (by appointment)

Given the increasing number of inheritance law questions, you can submit your questions to us during the free consultation hour every first Wednesday of the month from 15:00 to 17:00 at consultation location ‘De Zaak Breda’ (Keizerstraat 11, Breda).

To give everyone the opportunity to ask questions, registration is required. This can be done by telephone or e-mail.

Naturally, we can usually also be reached by telephone and e-mail for questions

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Questions?

Do you need advice on inheritance law? If so, please be sure to contact us on +31162-453811 or info@rijppaert-peeters.nl.