NL FR IN Mediation Companies Immovable Donations & inheritances Divorce & separation Marriage & cohabitation IN THE SPOTLIGHT October 4, 2016 Can we renounce a succession? September 27, 2016 The notary: who, what, why? September 20, 2016 Protect vulnerable people MORE INFORMATIONS Can we renounce a succession? October 4, 2016 Heirs may well choose to renounce an estate if they know that the deceased is leaving more debt than assets. To renounce an inheritance means to refuse to receive any property that belonged to the deceased, but also to be released from all the debts of the inheritance. If the heirs refuse an inheritance, they will be considered never to have had the quality of heirs. How to proceed ? Go to a notary Go to the registry of the Court of First Instance of the place where the deceased was domiciled with a copy of the death certificate Other aspects A waiver of succession is in principle final. However, the law recognizes an exception, subject to certain conditions. On the other hand, at the fiscal level, renouncing an inheritance can never lead to a reduction in rights. inheritance tax succession inheritance part waiver of a succession Source: Royal Federation of Belgian Notaries To learn more about waiving the succession, click here PHONE BOOK CALCULATE EMPLOYMENT IMMO PUBLICATIONS HOME THE NOTARY NEWS FAQ TV This information is subject to change and does not bind the FRNB in any way. For a particular folder consult your notary. Home Contact Terms of use © copyright 2016 Royal Federation of Belgian Notaries - All rights reserved