Will and inheritance law

Serious Topics

A will (from Latin testamentum, from testari "to testify") is a way to organize one’s last wishes regarding inheritance. Henri Beck, an experienced notary, explains when and why it is useful to make a will. He details who can write one, what information must be included, the different types of wills, and how they differ. The talk also covers whether registration or notarization is necessary, and how and when the will can be changed or revoked. Other topics include legal inheritance in the absence of a will, the effects of marital property regimes, and who has a right to a compulsory share.