Is a succession leading you to provide a translated foreign deed of notorietyin Belgium? Here is what this document is for, when it must be translated, and how to secure an international estate file.
📖 See also: international succession · foreign notarial deed · death certificate
What is a deed of notoriety?
The deed of notoriety establishes the devolution of the estate: it identifies the heirs of a deceased person and their rights. In an international succession, when this deed was drawn up abroad, its sworn translation is generally required by the Belgian notary or the bank to release the assets and settle the estate.
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Deed of notoriety to translate?
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For which procedures?
- Settlement of an estate with assets or heirs in Belgium.
- Release of bank accounts of the deceased.
- Transfer of property real estate by the notary.
- Tax procedures related to the estate.
Good to know: ask the notary for the complete list of documents (deed of notoriety, death certificate, possible will) and the target language. An apostille may be required depending on the country.
The coherence of the estate file
The names, dates and family ties must match between the deed of notoriety, the death certificate and the other documents. The sworn translator ensures consistent terminology and a faithful transliteration of the names, which avoids blockages at the time of settlement.
How to proceed
- Gather the deed of notoriety and the associated estate documents.
- Check with the notary the target language and the possible apostille.
- Entrust the sworn translation to a sworn translator.
- Send the complete file to the notary or the bank.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Deed of notoriety or certificate of inheritance?
Depending on the country, the document attesting the heirs has different names. The notary will indicate the expected document. See our guide international succession.
Should the deed be apostilled before translating?
Depending on the country of origin, yes. Check with the notary and our apostille guide.
Should the death certificate also be translated?
Often yes. See translation of a death certificate. We handle everything in a single order for coherence.
Estate to settle quickly?
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