Our simulation tool will enable you to calculate the net amounts (bequeathed assets minus inheritance tax) according to your region of residence, the amount bequested and the relationship of the beneficiaries.
(Note that the simulations are based on known tax rates, according to degrees of kinship, and wealth brackets in force in May 2024. The amounts calculated are purely indicative).
In the Walloon and Brussels-Capital Regions, the possibility of making a bequest-in-duo exists and can prove to be an advantageous formula for your heirs while supporting a good cause such as the de Duve Institute.
In Flanders, the bequest-in-duo is no longer an option from 2021. However, inheritance tax on bequests to charities has been generously reduced to 0%.
How does a duo bequest work (In Wallonia and Brussels)?
In Wallonia and Brussels
In the context of your inheritance, if you want a distant or absent relative (e.g. a cousin, friend or neighbour) to benefit from part of your estate, inheritance tax can be very high (up to 80% !).
The duo legsĀ formula
A bequest-in-duo is an advantageous arrangement in which the de Duve Institute receives part of your estate and pays all the inheritance tax, both its own and that of the other beneficiaries. In this way, your heirs will receive more money net and the de Duve Institute will retain an advantage in carrying out its important mission: Better understanding for better healing.
It’s an interesting option for everyone!
To calculate the precise benefits for everyone, run your simulation in just 4 steps.
You can print out the result or send it to yourself by email, without any constraints.
For a more detailed analysis, contact your notary.
How will the de Duve Institute use your bequest?
The mission of the Institut de Duve’s 320 researchers, technicians and employees is to gain a better understanding of diseases in order to cure them more effectively.
More than 100 diseases are studied at the Institute by top-level, internationally recognised researchers.
By making a bequest to us, you are choosing to make a lasting impact and contributing to the advancement of medicine.
Depending on your specific wishes, your bequest could be used, for example, to :
– Support research into a specific disease that affects you,
– enable the Institute to acquire cutting-edge equipment for the benefit of all its researchers,
– help train talented young researchers to become the ‘discoverers’ of tomorrow.
The easiest way would be to discuss it and agree on the allocation that would best meet your expectations and the needs of our researchers. We take the engagement to scrupulously respect your wishes.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Will Relations Manager, Sibylle Moreels, for advice and personalised assistance.
Call +32 2 764 73 34 (direct line)
Send an email to legs@deduveinstitute.be