Does Slovakia have a trust?

Slovak law does not recognise a private trust in the way, for example, Czech law does. For protecting and administering family wealth, holding structures, foundations under Act No. 34/2002 Coll. and inheritance planning are used instead; foreign tools must be assessed individually and cautiously.

Who are forced heirs and why consider them in a will?

Under the Civil Code, forced heirs are the testator's descendants, to whom the law grants a share of the estate. A will must take their claims into account, otherwise it may be partly invalid. We therefore recommend planning succession comprehensively.

How do I protect family wealth from business risk?

It helps to separate private assets from operating risk — for example through a holding structure, suitable ownership of real estate and assets, and marital property agreements. The aim is that the failure of one company does not endanger the whole family's wealth.

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Wealth management

Building wealth is one thing, keeping it and passing it to the next generation another. We set up the structure, succession and asset protection to hold for twenty years — legally and for tax. For family businesses, founders and private clients.

JUDr. Ondrej SteinigerPartner · Attorneyondrej.steiniger@steinigers.com

JUDr. Viktória KertészováAttorneyviktoria.kerteszova@steinigers.com

Family holding and asset structure

Private and business assets are worth separating before risk or a dispute reaches them. We set up a structure that both protects and administers.

Holding and asset separation

We design a holding structure that separates operating risk from family wealth, consolidates ownership of companies and real estate and allows planned growth and exit. The corporate side is handled alongside Corporate law and commerce.

Foundations and public-benefit purposes

For philanthropy and long-term purposes we advise on setting up a foundation under Act No. 34/2002 Coll. and managing endowment capital and endowment funds. Foreign asset-management tools are covered under International business structures.

Succession and inheritance planning

Without a plan the law, not you, decides about your assets. We prepare succession so the handover happens without disputes and as you wish.

Wills, gifts and inheritance

We prepare wills, disinheritance deeds and gift contracts in line with inheritance law under the Civil Code, including the rights of forced heirs (descendants). We set up the transfer of company shares so the business keeps running after a generational change.

Family agreement and governance

For family businesses we prepare a family agreement and rules of administration and decision-making that prevent disputes among heirs and separate the owner's role from the manager's.

Asset protection and administration

Wealth must not only be grown but also protected — from business risk, disputes and rash decisions. We set up the rules of administration.

Asset administration and contracts

We prepare asset administration contracts, mandate and investment instructions and marital property agreements (narrowing or widening community property) that protect assets against business risk.

Tax aspects

In transfers and administration we manage the tax consequences. The tax side is covered under Tax and tax disputes.

Knowledge

We follow legislation for you.

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References

Satisfied clients and our references.

The lawyers at Steiniger always advised us very quickly and effectively — whether it concerned copyright, trademarks or corporate matters."

Filip Glasa · CEO, FinStat

Dozens of cases in which our clients protected their brands thanks to the prompt and professional help of the Steiniger team."

Michal Pastier · GoBigname

We found someone with whom we handle things comprehensively and reliably — from commercial and copyright law to taxes."

Matej Drlička · CEO, VivaMusica / IXPO

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… and many others

Memberships

We are part of communities that shape law, business and culture.

FINASFintech & Insurtech Association of Slovakia

SKMASlovak Cryptocurrency Association

Forbes Grow ClubBusiness club of an elite community of top Slovak entrepreneurs

SING!Patrons’ club of the Bratislava Boys’ Choir

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