Beizulegende

Beizulegende is a term used in some Dutch- and German-language legal and financial contexts to describe items, values, or costs that have not yet been fixed and must be assessed, allocated, or determined at a later stage. The word functions as an adjective, often appearing in substantives such as beizulegende waarde (value to be assessed), beizulegend bedrag (amount to be determined), or beizulegende kosten (costs to be added).

In practice, beizulegende figures arise in situations where a final calculation depends on expert appraisal, court decision, or subsequent accounting processes. Common contexts include estate settlements and inheritance procedures, insurance or damage claims, tax assessments, and certain contract or court settlements. For example, a beizulegende waarde of an asset may be established by an appraiser, after which a final tax or division calculation is made. In German-language documents, a closely related form such as beizulegender Wert serves a similar function.

Relation to other concepts: beizulegende is distinct from final, fixed values and is typically understood as a provisional, contingent figure pending later determination. While still common in formal documents, the term can carry an archaic or highly technical tone and may be replaced in everyday language by phrases like vorläufige Schätzung or geschätzter Betrag, depending on jurisdiction and context.

See also: fair value, provisional value, valuation, appraisals.