More than 10,000 Flemish people pay inheritance tax on a common house or savings in the event of a partner’s death: how do you prevent that?

Many Flemish people pay inheritance tax every year on the joint assets that they inherit from their deceased partner, such as the house or savings. That often feels unjust. Flemish MP Peter van Rompuy (CD&V) argues for an exemption, but as long as it is not there, you can already take action yourself. Notary Joni Soutaer gives five tips for limiting or avoiding inheritance tax.

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