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Short, calm articles that explain exactly what to do and when.
Within 6 working days
You register a death at the municipality where the person died. In most cases the funeral director handles this, but you can also do it yourself.
Request within weeks after death
A notarised document showing who the heirs are and who may act for them. Banks and other institutions often require it.
Within 8 months
The Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst) needs the inheritance tax return within 8 months of the date of death.