Who will inform me about inheritance rights after the death of a surviving relative?

Questioner

-My father passed away in 2023; -No contact in 20 years; -I am the sole heir (I had no partner and I am the only child); -I don't know if there are any assets or liabilities left; -I have accepted the inheritance under benefit of inventory; In short, suppose there is still a savings pot somewhere that I am entitled to, will I hear anything about this in due course? I myself have no information about his assets.

Lawyer

First of all, my condolences for your loss. As the sole heir, you are naturally entitled to all of your father's possessions. If you have accepted the inheritance under benefit of inventory, this means that you are not liable for any debts from the inheritance, should they exceed the possessions. As for the information about these assets, it is customary in this situation to hire a notary. Through his research as an 'estate notary' he can provide insight into what your father's assets and debts were at the time of his death. This information is necessary to be able to settle the inheritance. If you do not know whether there is a will and which notary drew it up, you can have this checked by the Central Register of Wills. We advise you to personally contact a lawyer or attorney to help you further in this matter. There are many legal nuances that can play a role in settling an inheritance.---------------- 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