Your trusted partner in Estate Planning for a secure future in Curaçao
What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is the process of organizing and managing your assets and legal affairs to ensure they are distributed according to your wishes after your death. It involves creating legal documents such as wills, trusts, and power of attorney to protect your wealth and provide for your loved ones. Estate planning also addresses tax implications, helping to minimize taxes and other expenses that could reduce the value of your inheritance.
For families with minor children, it often includes appointing guardians and setting up financial arrangements for their care. It also covers decisions for your care and finances during your lifetime, especially if you become unable to make them yourself. Ultimately, estate planning provides peace of mind by ensuring your legacy is preserved and your wishes are honored.
Who should consider Estate planning?
Families with Children
Parents with minor children should consider estate planning to designate guardians, set up trusts for their care and education, and ensure their children’s financial future is secure if something happens to them. This prevents legal disputes and provides clarity.
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Those with substantial assets, such as real estate, businesses, or investments, can benefit from estate planning to minimize taxes, protect their wealth, and ensure their legacy is preserved for future generations.
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs should plan for the future of their business in the event of retirement, incapacity, or death. Estate planning allows for a smooth transfer of ownership and ensures continuity.
People Nearing Retirement
Those approaching retirement should plan their estate to align their financial goals, provide for their long-term care, and ensure their assets are distributed efficiently and according to their preferences.
Benefits of Estate planning
Why choose for Estate Planning Curaçao?
Thorough notarial and tax knowledge
At Estate Planning Curaçao, we understand the emotional weight of estate planning and the complexity of its decisions. We provide clear explanations of the legal and tax implications of each choice, enabling you to make informed decisions. With deep expertise in notarial and tax matters, we guide you through asset protection, privacy arrangements, and business advice tailored to your situation.
Experience in national and international estate planning
We specialize in balancing family dynamics with legal soundness and practicality for heirs, both locally and internationally. Whether it involves safeguarding your assets or structuring business succession, we ensure your wishes are met while complying with all legal requirements. Our experience allows us to navigate complex cross-border estate planning scenarios, offering solutions that respect international legal and tax frameworks.
Advising you beyond Estate Planning
Our focus goes beyond tax and legal optimization to align with your personal goals, such as preserving family assets or maintaining control after transfer. We can incorporate flexible arrangements, like the option to revoke gifts, ensuring your plans remain adaptable. By planning ahead, we help your children benefit from family wealth while fostering responsible financial management.
Our activities
Our services include tax and legal advice, notarial execution, and annual compliance. We also collaborate with other professionals, such as your notary, banker, divorce lawyer, or tax advisor.
Services Include:
What is the
right moment
for advice?
Estate planning becomes essential at major life milestones, such as marriage, having children, health issues, or emigration. When there are significant changes in asset value or composition, like restructuring business assets, reviewing your estate planning is advisable. Estate Planning Curaçao assesses your plan’s tax and legal efficiency, ensuring it aligns with your current goals.
