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Estate Planning and Asset law<\/h1>\n

VSA provides expert advice and legal assistance for all your asset-related questions and disputes, fully tailored to your specific needs and objectives. Whether it concerns estate planning, complex asset disputes, or family matters, our lawyers take full care of your concerns and always strive for the most efficient and sustainable solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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At VSA<\/strong>, your family and wealth<\/strong> are our top priority. Our asset law department<\/strong> offers high-quality, personalized legal advice<\/strong> to individuals and entrepreneurs<\/strong> seeking expert guidance<\/strong> in wealth planning<\/strong> and asset-related disputes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With precision, discretion, and unwavering commitment<\/strong>, we focus on protecting and optimizing your family interests and assets<\/strong>. Whether it’s structuring your wealth<\/strong> or defending your interests in complex family asset disputes<\/strong>, our experienced lawyers<\/strong> combine legal expertise<\/strong> with a deep commitment to your personal needs and goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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In-depth legal knowledge and extensive experience<\/h2>\n

With in-depth legal knowledge and extensive experience in national and cross-border cases, our specialists assist you in:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Family wealth & estate planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategic estate planning ensures the seamless and tax-efficient transfer of assets, both nationally and internationally. We assist in:<\/p>\n

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  • Drafting marriage contracts, wills, and power of attorney arrangements<\/li>\n
  • Structuring family governance, trusts, and philanthropic initiatives<\/li>\n
  • Setting up control structures such as private foundations and family partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We develop tailored solutions that align fully with your unique situation and aspirations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Asset-related disputes<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Our asset law department provides expert legal assistance in (family) asset disputes, including:<\/p>\n

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    • Estate settlements & inheritance disputes<\/li>\n
    • Conflicts over gifts and wills<\/li>\n
    • Guardianship & protective measures<\/li>\n
    • Sealing and administration of estates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      We prioritize constructive resolutions and amicable settlements, but if necessary, we are fully prepared to litigate and defend our clients’ interests to the fullest extent of the law.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Under belgian anti-money laundering legislation, all companies, non-profits, and foundations must disclose their ultimate beneficial owners (UBO) in the UBO register.<\/p>\n

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      • Our lawyers assist with determining who must be registered<\/li>\n
      • We can handle the UBO registration process on your behalf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Additionally, regulated professionals are subject to enhanced due diligence requirements for client transactions.<\/p>\n

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        • What obligations apply?<\/li>\n
        • How should you structure compliance procedures?<\/li>\n
        • What are the legal risks and sanctions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We help align your organization’s internal policies, procedures, and controls with legal AML requirements to ensure full compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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          Family business transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n

          With years of expertise, we support family business owners in smooth generational transitions.<\/p>\n

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          • Tailored legal advice that considers all stakeholders’ expectations and needs<\/li>\n
          • Collaboration with accountants, auditors, notaries, and advisors for a seamless transition<\/li>\n
          • Assistance in corporate and family business governance, including:\n
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            • Drafting shareholder agreements<\/li>\n
            • Setting up governance and control structures<\/li>\n
            • Developing family charters<\/li>\n
            • Facilitating family councils & governance meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Our business law department also provides additional support in corporate legal matters to ensure a comprehensive and legally sound transition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

              Our lawyers not only assist you with the analysis of exactly who should be registered in the register, but can also take care of this on a mandate basis in your name and on your behalf.<\/p>\n

              In the exercise of regulated professional activities, you are subject to additional obligations under anti-money laundering legislation, and more specifically in the context of client vigilance. What are these obligations? How should you organize yourself accordingly? And are there certain penalties associated with them?<\/p>\n

              We are happy to help you bring your organization’s policies, procedures and internal control measures in line with the legal requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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