The will with substitution is a legal document by which the testator bequeaths his assets to one or more persons, with the obligation for these persons to return the assets that he still possesses after a certain period of time to a third party.

The creation of a substitution may be appropriate in the following cases:

• To ensure a suitable standard of living for the surviving spouse until their death and stipulate that the residue of your estate will then be given to the children or grandchildren, without the obligation for a neutral administrator to act jointly with the surviving spouse;
• In the case of a second marriage.

In addition, the preparation of such a will requires the drafting of specific clauses regarding the rights and obligations of the person who has received the substituted assets.

We invite you to consult a member of the Notaire-Direct^® team because:

• A notarized will is easily identifiable and eliminates the risk of it being misplaced, ignored, or destroyed;
• A notarized will does not need to be probated, making it easier to implement immediately after death;
• A notary is a legal advisor and a specialist in contract drafting.

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Required documents

• Identification document
• Detailed list of your assets and your debts