RIZIV-accredited1 hour/pointEthics and EconomicsRIZIV 25030618
Thoughtful estate planning for physicians
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Succession planning is a complex matter that relies on three legal pillars: marital property law, inheritance law, and tax law. In this e-learning, we focus on the rules of the Flemish Region, where the Flemish tax authority is responsible for inheritance tax.
Due to this multitude of rules, a structured approach is essential to develop a well-considered and efficient succession plan.
What will you learn?
Structured step-by-step plan for succession planning
Impact of the marital regime on the inheritance
The four classes of heirs and the position of the surviving spouse
Bare ownership, usufruct, and reserved heirs
Inheritance tax in the Flemish Region and the rates in direct line
Planning techniques: marriage contract, gift, and will
Content
1. Step-by-step plan and composition of the estate7 min
2. The marital system and the personal assets8 min
3. The potential heirs and the four orders6 min
4. Usufruct, bare ownership, and reserved heirs7 min
5. Inheritance tax and rates7 min
6. Preparing for succession: cohabitants and family business6 min
7. The marriage contract as a planning technique6 min
8. The donation: characteristics and options9 min
9. The will and applications2 min
10. Conclusion2 min