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Inheritance of a property:

WHAT REALLY MATTERS?

At Heriditas.lu, we accompany you with empathy and clarity in every phase of your property succession.
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Inheritance of a property:

WHAT REALLY MATTERS?

At Heriditas.lu, we accompany you with empathy and clarity in every phase of your property succession.
learn more

Welcome to Heriditas.lu

We understand that inheriting a property can trigger strong emotions and involve numerous administrative steps. Our mission is to support you during this transitional phase with concrete, clear, and tailored advice for your situation.
We assist you with:
  • Managing an inherited property (sale, rental, retention)
  • Valuing the property’s worth
  • Estate planning
  • Tax and legal procedures
  • Referral to experts

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“Acting with foresight means preserving. With Heriditas.lu, you are not alone when it comes to inheritance.”

In Luxembourg,

The legal rules of succession follow the so-called order and parentela system. The inheritance therefore depends on which relatives are alive at the time of death. In principle, a distinction is made between heirs of the 1st order, 2nd order, and so on.
1st Order: Descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren)
The children of the deceased (whether legitimate, natural, or adopted) inherit in equal shares.

If a child has predeceased, his/her own descendants (grandchildren, great-grandchildren) step into his/her place (succession by representation).

2nd Order: Parents and their descendants (siblings, nephews, nieces)
In the absence of descendants, the father and mother inherit, half each.

If one parent has predeceased, his/her share passes to the brothers and sisters of the deceased (or to their own children).

3rd Order: Grandparents and their descendants (uncles, aunts, cousins)
If there are no descendants, parents, or siblings, the succession is divided between the four grandparents.

The paternal and maternal lines remain distinct.

If a grandparent has predeceased, his/her share is transmitted to his/her children (uncles/aunts of the deceased).

4th Order: Great-grandparents and their descendants
If there are no closer heirs, the estate passes to the great-grandparents or their descendants.
Surviving spouse / registered partner
The surviving spouse has a special inheritance right:

  • With children: the spouse may choose between
  • his/her legal share in full ownership (equal to that of one child),
  • or the usufruct (life interest) of the entire estate.

Without children, but with parents or siblings: the spouse inherits at least half.

If there are no close relatives: the spouse inherits the entire estate.

Registered partnership (PACS):
the surviving partner does not inherit automatically. Only a will can grant inheritance rights. Without a will, the partner has no legal entitlement.
In the absence of heirs
The estate reverts to the State of Luxembourg.