How do we record joint purchase?

Questioner

My girlfriend and I, not living at the same address, bought a camper together. How, what and where do we record what happens to the camper if one of us dies, for example? What do we need to think about then?

Lawyer

Since you and your girlfriend bought the camper together and are not in a registered partnership or marriage, you may consider drawing up a co-ownership contract. This contract will record everything about what happens to the camper if one of you dies, but also about the use, maintenance, costs and possible sale of the camper. Below are some discussion points: 1. Ownership division: The contract specifies who owns what percentage of the camper. This is important for the division of costs and revenues such as maintenance costs or possible sales proceeds. 2. Use of the camper: Discuss how you want to use the camper. Who is allowed to use the camper when? How are the costs divided? How is maintenance arranged? 3. Costs: A camper comes with many costs, such as fuel, maintenance, insurance and taxes. It is important that you record in this contract how these costs are divided. 4. Death: You can also record what should happen if one of you dies. For example, it should be arranged who gets the right to buy the camper from the deceased's heirs. 5. Disputes: If disputes arise, it may be agreed to resolve them through mediation instead of litigation. The co-ownership agreement is often drawn up by a notary, but you can also do it yourself. However, it is advisable to consult a lawyer or notary to ensure that everything is recorded correctly and to your liking. It is always preferable to record such agreements in writing to avoid disputes later. Drawing up a will is also a way to arrange things after death, but this is more drastic than a co-ownership agreement because a will relates to the entire estate and not just the camper. Please note, this is a guideline. Each case is unique and the final solution depends on your specific situation. It is therefore advisable to seek detailed advice from a lawyer or notary. --------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.