mr. Koen van den Berg

mr. Koen van den Berg

Civil law notary

Koen (1985) graduated from the Radboud University in Nijmegen in 2010 and has been working at Olenz since then. As a specialist within the (international) family and inheritance law, he is busy on a daily basis advising on and planning the transition between different generations (Estate Planning).

Part of this is the definition of these opinions in, for example, social contracts, marital terms, wills, agreements and other documents that may be necessary. Emotional aspects are a natural part of this.

He has extensive experience in the settlement of complex (international) estates.

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  • Notarieel recht, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2010)
  • Beroepsopleiding notariaat (2013)
  • Grotius specialisatieopleiding Estate Planning (Cum Laude) (2015)
  • CLT International STEP Certificate in International Trust Management (with distinction) (2018)
  • CLT International STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross-Border Estates (with distinction) (2019)

Side activities mr. Koen van den Berg

  • Member of the STEP Steering Committee of the Cross-Border Estates Special Interest Group
  • Lid van de Hoofdredactie van het Sdu Commentaar Erfrecht
  • Redactiemedewerker Rechtspraak Notariaat
  • Lid Vereniging van Estate Planners in het Notariaat
  • Lid Ronde Tafel Veenendaal
  • Lid Register Estate Planners
  • Affiliate member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Publications mr. Koen van den Berg

Why a Will in the Netherlands Must Be Made by a Notary

In the Netherlands, a will is only valid if it’s made by a civil law notary as a notarial deed. Handwritten or self-made wills are not legally recognized under Dutch law. To ensure your wishes are honored, have your will drafted or reviewed by a Dutch notary.
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Dutch and European Private International Law

The European Succession Regulation, effective since August 17, 2015, streamlines cross-border successions within the EU (excluding Denmark and Ireland). It unifies the applicable law for estate settlement, reducing legal conflicts. The regulation primarily considers the deceased’s last habitual residence to determine the governing law, but individuals can choose the law of their nationality. It also includes rules on jurisdiction, renvoi, and the scope of applicable law, covering asset transfer, heirs’ powers, and estate sharing. This ensures legal certainty and avoids estate fragmentation, even for assets located outside the EU.
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