What to do in case of inheritance debts?

Questioner

My father has debts that we do not want to take over if he dies, what should we do?

Lawyer

An inheritance can be rejected by the heirs. You can also accept it beneficially. In that case, you only accept a possible positive balance of the estate. For that, you must go to the notary or to the court You can also accept an inheritance tacitly. This is pure acceptance. If you dispose of household effects or otherwise after death, your behavior may show that you have accepted purely. If you do not intend to accept or only accept in part, be careful with this.

Questioner

Thank you, but how do I then reject the inheritance?

Lawyer

You can have a deed of rejection drawn up at the court. There are costs involved (approximately €120).