donation contract

Print Donating a cooperative share is a common way of “passing on an apartment” to children or relatives. But beware – legally, you are not donating an apartment, but a membership share in a housing cooperative. This comes with different rules and potential risks. In practice, I have met clients who were convinced they had […]

Print Donating a piece of land may seem simple – you sign a contract, file a petition with the Land Registry, and that’s it. In practice, it’s far more complicated. In my legal practice, I’ve seen many cases where people overlooked a small detail in the land description, wrote down the wrong parcel number, or

Print Gifting a family house is often seen as a beautiful gesture – parents want to transfer ownership to their children, or grandparents wish to secure the future of their grandchildren. Unfortunately, gifting a house between relatives is one of the most common sources of family disputes. Siblings argue, some feel wronged, others feel left

Print Donating an apartment is a common solution within families – parents transfer property to their children, grandparents want to secure their grandchildren. At first sight, it looks like a simple gesture, but in practice, a donation contract for an apartment can become a legal trap. A small error in the land register can prevent

Print Gifting a car sounds like a wonderful gesture – parents give an older car to their children, grandparents want to please their grandson, or an entrepreneur transfers a car within the family. But when it comes to a car, it also involves the vehicle register, taxes, and liability for damages. In practice, I often

Print Giving money as a gift – what could be simpler? Parents send money to children for an apartment, grandparents support their grandchildren’s studies, friends help each other. But when it comes to money, good intentions can quickly turn into a nightmare. If a gift agreement is not properly drafted, the gift can be challenged,

Print Imagine owning an apartment or house and wondering how to deal with your property in relation to your children. Maybe you’ve heard stories like: “We gifted the apartment to our son, and since then, he hasn’t spoken to us.” Or the opposite: “Mom left everything in her will, and the siblings haven’t spoken since

Print Many parents want to gift their apartment or house to their children during their lifetime but still continue living there. The biggest fear usually is: “What if my children evict me after the donation?” The reality is that without a properly set up easement of use, you truly can lose your home. In practice,

Print Donations are often seen as a symbol of trust and family unity. When parents give an apartment to their children, few people think about the legal details. But when you donate something outside the family – for example, to a friend or a business partner – the legal and tax implications can be very

Print Type “free donation agreement template” into Google and you’ll get dozens of results within seconds. They look tempting: download, fill in names, sign – done. But in reality, this is exactly the moment when a good idea turns into the biggest legal risk. A bad template can mean the contract is invalid, the Land