The Certificate of Heirship (Verklaring van Erfrecht) is a fundamental document in Dutch inheritance law, required whenever someone needs to prove their rights as an heir or their authority to manage a deceased person's estate. It is particularly necessary for accessing bank accounts, transferring property, and managing other assets of the deceased. The document is issued by a notary after thorough verification of the deceased's family relationships, marital status, and any existing will. It contains critical information including the identity of all legal heirs, their respective shares in the inheritance, and who has the authority to manage the estate. This certificate is widely recognized by financial institutions, government agencies, and other organizations in the Netherlands and, under EU Succession Regulation, has significant recognition across the European Union.
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1. Notarial Introduction: Formal introduction including the notary's details, date, and location of document execution
2. Deceased Person's Details: Full name, date of birth, date of death, last residence, and marital status of the deceased
3. Civil Status Declaration: Details of the deceased's marital history, including any marriages, divorces, or registered partnerships
4. Last Will Verification: Statement confirming whether a last will exists and its details, or confirmation that the deceased died intestate
5. Applicable Law: Declaration of which inheritance law applies (especially relevant in international cases)
6. Heir Identification: Complete list of legal heirs and their relationship to the deceased
7. Distribution Rights: Specification of each heir's share in the estate and any specific rights
8. Powers of Administration: Declaration of who has the authority to manage and distribute the estate
9. Notarial Certification: Final certification by the notary confirming the accuracy of the information
1. Community Property Declaration: Required when the deceased was married under a community property regime, detailing the division of joint assets
2. Special Bequests: Included when the last will contains specific bequests to individuals or organizations
3. Inheritance Acceptance/Rejection: Required when heirs have already made formal declarations accepting or rejecting their inheritance
4. Estate Executor Details: Included when an executor has been appointed either by will or court
5. Minor Heir Provisions: Required when there are underage heirs, detailing guardianship and asset management arrangements
6. International Assets Declaration: Needed when the deceased owned assets in multiple countries
1. Family Tree Diagram: Visual representation of the deceased's family relationships relevant to inheritance
2. Document Register: List of all official documents consulted in preparing the certificate (death certificate, marriage certificates, etc.)
3. Asset Schedule: Overview of known assets when relevant for determining inheritance shares
4. Will Extract: Relevant excerpts from the last will when applicable
5. Heir Identification Documents: Copies of identification documents of all heirs listed in the certificate
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