The care for the legacy of visual artists is crucial for the cultural heritage of tomorrow. Correct preservation and stewardship of the collection and the archive keeps the oeuvre alive. Oliver Lenaerts has specific expertise in all legal aspects in relation to the setting-up and functioning of an artist estate including but not limited to the use of private or public foundations, partnerships among artist and heirs (“maatschap”) and partnerships with art galleries, universities or other art market players to manage the estate.