Will for Single Persons

If you wish to decide how your estate is to be distributed after your death, and you do not wish to make a will together with a spouse or cohabiting partner, you should make a single will.

Who inherits your estate depends on your family circumstances and which family members survive you. If you have children, they will inherit your estate. However, if you do not have children or are not married, your estate will pass to your parents. If your parents are deceased, your estate will instead pass to your siblings or your siblings' children. If you have none of these relatives and have not made a will, your estate will pass to the State.

If you wish your estate to be distributed differently, it is important that you make a will. Through a will, you can decide who is to inherit your estate. For example, you may leave your estate to a more distant relative, a friend, or a charitable organisation.

Even if you wish your siblings or other relatives to inherit your estate, it may still be beneficial to make a will. More distant relatives, such as siblings, are required to pay a relatively high inheritance tax. By leaving part of your estate to a charitable organisation, it may be possible to reduce the overall inheritance tax, thereby ensuring that a larger portion of your estate is received by your siblings while also benefiting a charitable organisation.

You may also use a will to provide that your inheritance is to be separate property. In such cases, it may be necessary to make a will even if you wish your estate to be distributed in accordance with the statutory rules of inheritance.

BOOK A NON-BINDING MEETING WITH ONE OF OUR SPECIALISTS

At KROMANN Law Firm, we offer a non-binding meeting with one of our lawyers, where your wishes regarding a will can be discussed.

You are always welcome to contact KROMANN Law Firm on tel. 8618 1102 or by email at kontakt@advokatkromann.dk. We will promptly arrange a meeting to discuss your wishes for a will, after which we will prepare and send you a draft will for your review and approval.

You can read more about other types of wills on the pages below.