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Inheritance Law

Inheritance law regulates what happens to a deceased person’s possessions and debts. You can arrange this ahead of time by setting up a will with a notary. In the last stage of life, it is wise to consider the reality that you or a loved one will eventually no longer be around. This certainly applies to transactions relevant to your family, such as selling a house or business.

Do you need help and support with inheritance law issues? Then an inheritance lawyer from JPR will be happy to think along with you. We are committed to helping you the best way we can. Our team of inheritance lawyers consists of several specialists.

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How can we help?

When someone has died, the account of an entire life is often drawn up. There may be arguments over who gets what. An inheritance lawyer can be of service in these situations. They personally represent your interests, while a notary is not allowed to take sides.

An inheritance lawyer from JPR will advise you on your legal position and what you can do about it. If necessary, we will assist in making these important decisions.

  • Accepting or rejecting inheritances  
  • Administration  
  • Executor and liquidator roles  
  • Wills   
  • Legitimate portion  
  • Life insurance  
  • Donation  
  • Legal distribution  
  • Determining rightful heirs 

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Why engage an inheritance lawyer from JPR?

Our team of inheritance law specialists at JPR has extensive knowledge of the rules, laws and regulations that apply in these matters and can provide the guidance and advice you require. This may include explaining the terms of a will, the division of an estate, and other inheritance law-related matters; it could also involve the settlement of an estate or a decision to reject an inheritance.

At JPR, we work with efficient work processes, realistic fees, and predictable costs. An inheritance lawyer can provide support, assistance and advice in various inheritance law situations. We prove that professionalism need not be cold or distant. A JPR inheritance lawyer will understand your concerns and deal with them enthusiastically and competently.

When might you engage an inheritance lawyer?

Are there ambiguities surrounding an inheritance? Perhaps you are currently dealing with a conflict or it is likely that conflicts may arise soon. In that case, it is advisable to engage an inheritance lawyer. For example, you may disagree with the terms of the will. You might believe your loved one drafted the will under pressure or that they were perhaps no longer in a clear state of mind when it was drafted.

An inheritance lawyer can also assist you when there is no will or an estate is saddled with unexpected debts. These are some of the issues you may encounter:

  • You want to know who the rightful heirs are;
  • Gifts made while still living can have a major impact on the inheritance and sometimes you can take steps to remedy this;
  • Someone who owns shares in a business passes away and you’d like to know what this means for you;
  • You want to know what your rights and obligations are if a company owner or director dies.

Explaining everyone’s rights and obligations and dealing with inheritances is something that an inheritance law specialist deals with on a daily basis. These issues can sometimes lead to litigation. An inheritance lawyer is the right person to assist you outside the courtroom.

Do you have questions about an estate or inheritance law?

Our inheritance lawyers are happy to answer all of your questions.

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