Before I die – checklist
This article is for those of you who can see the end of your life ahead. This may be due to old age or illness. It is not a pleasant thought that life will end, but there are a number of things you can do to make the transition easier for yourself and your loved ones. Power of Attorney If you have […]
Power of Attorney and Will. What's the difference?
Whereas a will regulates how your assets and possibly specific possessions are to be distributed after you pass away, an advanced power of attorney is more of the opposite. An advanced power of attorney can only be activated while you are alive, and only if you are no longer conscious or if you are no longer able to make decisions. […]
Digital Legacy: Your Digital Life After Death
Danes use computers and the internet like never before. The web is full of your private data and photos, even after you die. As a user of e.g. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN, Dropbox, ICloud, you leave a digital legacy, as you live on the web after your death. Many do not want to live on the web after their death, […]
If Tomorrow Never Comes…
I have always really liked Ronan Keating's song “If tomorrow never comes”. About remembering to tell your loved ones how much you love them, if either you or they are suddenly no longer with us. Because it is an important message. What happens to our […]
When an heir in a will has died
Have you ever wondered what actually happens if an heir in a will has died when the inheritance is to be distributed? This question can be relevant in two types of situations, as there is a difference between whether it is a life heir or a legatee who has died. A life heir can, for example […]
Unmarried cohabitants do not inherit from each other.
Many people believe that if you have only lived together for, say, two years, you will inherit from each other. However, this is not true. The only ways you can inherit from each other are: If you are married If you are the child of a deceased person If a will has been made If you live together in an unmarried relationship, […]
Why everyone should have a will
We receive inquiries here at the law firm almost daily from people with questions about inheritance and wills. Some of the inquiries are from unmarried cohabitants with minor children, a common house – but no will. We usually only have one answer for clients who have not created a will in this case – “You are raving crazy!” – Let […]
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