In the last couple of years we see new models of accessible and innovative jurisdiction, such as ‘neighbors judge’, ‘ejudge’ and the ‘office hour judge’. Are these innovations really new? This article gives insight into the Dutch legal history of accessible jurisdiction and compares the forms of accessible jurisdiction.

It proves that in succession planning relational aspects are at least as important as juridical and fiscal aspects. Every family has his own context and for that also his own wishes and solicitudes.