Zuivere aanvaarding

Pure acceptance is a method of accepting an inheritance whereby the heir does not invoke the benefit of inventory. By making this election, the heir becomes personally liable for all debts of the estate, even where those debts exceed the value of the assets.

This form of acceptance is significant because it exposes the heir to unlimited liability. In practice, pure acceptance is often chosen when the heir is certain that the estate is solvent, although it carries risks if unexpected debts subsequently come to light.

In Dutch succession law, pure acceptance is governed by Book 4 of the Civil Code and is distinct from acceptance with the benefit of inventory, under which liability is limited to the inherited assets.