📜 Handling an inheritance after death — what do I arrange?

On death + inheritance: (1) Certificate of inheritance at notary (~€350-700): needed for bank account access, asset transfer, home sale. Not always required (small inheritance <€100k via bank procedure possible). (2) Choice within 3 months: accept (all deceased's assets + debts transfer to you), accept under benefit of inventory (only positive balance — safe on debt doubt), or reject (no right or obligation). No action = automatic acceptance, incl. debts. (3) Beneficiary acceptance: court fee €143 at court, strongly advised on uncertain estate. (4) Inheritance tax return within 8 months at Tax Office. (5) Exemptions 2026: partner €795,156, child €25,187, grandchild €25,187. Rates: partner/child 10% (up to €152k) / 20% (above). Other family: 18%/36%. Non-relatives: 30%/40%. (6) Executor if in will: acts for heirs. No executor: heirs jointly.