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The Declaration of Heirship (Verklaring van Erfrecht) is a fundamental legal document in Dutch inheritance law, required when handling the estate of a deceased person in the Netherlands. This document is essential for heirs to prove their legal right to inherit and manage the deceased's assets, including accessing bank accounts, transferring property, and dealing with other estate matters. It must be prepared by a qualified Dutch civil law notary after thorough verification of family relationships, existing wills, and applicable inheritance laws. The declaration includes crucial information about the deceased, their marital status, the existence of any will, identification of all legal heirs, and their respective inheritance rights. Financial institutions, property registries, and other organizations in the Netherlands typically require this document before allowing heirs to access or manage inherited assets.

1. Notarial Introduction: Formal introduction including the notary's details, date, and location of declaration

2. Deceased's Information: Full details of the deceased person including full name, date of birth, date of death, and last residential address

3. Civil Status: Marital status of the deceased at time of death, including details of any marriages or registered partnerships

4. Testamentary Dispositions: Statement regarding the existence or absence of a will, and if present, its key provisions

5. Applicable Law: Declaration of which law governs the inheritance (typically Dutch law unless specified otherwise)

6. Heirs Identification: Complete list of legal heirs with their personal details and relationship to the deceased

7. Distribution of Estate: Statement of how the estate is to be divided among the heirs according to law or testament

8. Powers of Administration: Declaration of who has the power to manage and distribute the estate

9. Notarial Declaration: Formal closing statement by the notary confirming the contents of the document