Fokje Kuiper
Lawyer | Mediator
Experts in inheritance law
In recent years, the number of legal proceedings concerning inheritance matters has increased significantly. This trend is driven by various factors, including an ageing population and the growing use of complex wills as tools for estate planning. In addition, the rise of blended families has added further layers of complexity to succession issues. These developments often give rise not only to legal questions, but also to disputes—particularly when family relationships are strained.
A Selection of Our Focus Areas within this Expertise
Litigation in Inheritance Matters
The procedural law applicable to inheritance disputes is complex and characterised by numerous specific rules and often strict deadlines. Successfully navigating a court procedure in this area requires careful attention to these procedural nuances. In many cases, multiple petitions and claims are necessary to fully settle an estate.
Advisory Services in Inheritance Law
If you become involved in an inheritance dispute, it is essential to be advised by an experienced lawyer with in-depth knowledge of succession law. You need a legal expert who not only understands which legal proceedings to initiate and when, but also recognises when litigation may not be in your best interest. In short, someone who guides you toward the most effective resolution of your issue.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Disinheritance and the statutory share (forced heirship rights)
- Interpretation and validity of a will or living will
- Suspected financial abuse of the elderly
- Rights of the surviving spouse versus (step)children
- Missing or deliberately concealed assets and the estate inventory
- Disputes over the division of an estate
- Conflicts with the executor regarding access to information
- Creditors and the certificate of inheritance
- When and how to appoint a liquidator—and why it may be necessary
“My father was born filthy rich. I had to earn it—by inheriting.”