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19 March 2026

I have been disinherited. What am I entitled to?

Being confronted with disinheritance can raise both emotional and legal questions. You may wonder whether you are no longer entitled to any part of the estate. Under Dutch law, the short answer is: not necessarily. In certain cases, you may still retain a statutory right to part of the estate even if you have been disinherited. Below, we explain how this works.

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16 March 2026

16 March 2026: Inheritance Law Day

On Monday, 16 March 2026, it is Inheritance Law Day. To mark the occasion, you can schedule an appointment with one of the specialised lawyers at GMW lawyers during the coming week to receive free information and advice on inheritance law.

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11 March 2026

How can you prevent an inheritance from ending up with your child’s partner?

When drawing up a will, consideration is given to how the inheritance will be distributed. This is recorded in the will. A possible wish is to ensure that your future inheritance does not end up with your child’s partner.

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5 March 2026

Marriage declared invalid due to use of ChatGPT during the ceremony

On 5 January 2026, the Court of Overijssel declared a marriage null and void because the speech delivered during the marriage ceremony did not comply with the requirements of the Dutch Civil Code (ECLI:NL:RBOVE:2026:23). Notably, the speech had been prepared with the assistance of ChatGPT.

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23 February 2026

Directors’ liability: often claimed, difficult to prove

Directors’ liability sounds threatening. In practice, however, a claim brought by a bankruptcy trustee is difficult to win. The threshold for directors’ liability is high. It therefore pays to take a critical look at such liability claims and to provide a solid defence.

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