Affidavit of Heirship / Certificate of Heirs â Netherlands ðģðą
Notaris · Verklaring van erfrecht via notaris (EU Reg 650/2012)
Netherlands only recognises the Affidavit of Heirship / Certificate of Heirs once it carries certified Dutch (beÃŦdigd) translation and MFA Apostille.
End-to-end: draft will/trust â court filing â registration â distribution in Thailand and abroad.
Why Netherlands insists on this document: Legitieme portie mandatory 50% â Apostille + sworn Dutch translation.
Forced heirship: mandatory · Estate tax: Erfbelasting 10-40%.
End-to-end: prepare Affidavit of Heirship / Certificate of Heirs at Lawyer + Witnesses + Notarial Services Attorney (3-10 days) â Dutch (beÃŦdigd) translation â MFA â Apostille â Notaris.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare Notaris requirements with the asset/heir map.
- 2
Prepare Affidavit of Heirship / Certificate of Heirs
Filed at Lawyer + Witnesses + Notarial Services Attorney (3-10 working days).
- 3
Dutch (beÃŦdigd) translation
Registrar-listed translator with estate/tax glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
File with Notaris
DHL the original or submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Does Netherlands accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices.
Forced heirship?
Mandatory â reserved share must be preserved; we structure accordingly.
Destination estate tax?
Erfbelasting 10-40%
Probate route?
Verklaring van erfrecht via notaris (EU Reg 650/2012)
Translation language?
Dutch (beÃŦdigd), by a translator accepted by the destination authority or the Thai MFA.
Estimated total cost?
6,000-15,000 āļāļēāļ + translation THB 1,000-2,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + destination court fees.
Timeline?
10-21 working days for document preparation + 60-180 days for overseas probate.