Formalities for a handwritten testament in Germany – part 2: date and place
Does a handwritten testament have to contain place and date in German law of succession? A handwritten will should give mention to place and date of its …
Formalities for a handwritten will in Germany – part 1
What does the requirement handwritten will mean in German law of succession? Handwritten will – a valid one – needs to be written by hand from the first letter …
What forms of testamentary disposition does German law know?
German law knows two kinds of last will or testamentary disposition. The safest way to make a testamentary disposition for what should happen with the estate …
Which authority is competent in case of succession in Germany?
The authority in charge of cases of succession in Germany is the local court. The authority for successions lies with the local courts („Amtsgericht“) in the …
Car accident in Germany
Car accident in Germany – we take care of all your legal problems. Be it on a holiday-trip to Germany or when you are there on business, having a car accident …
What is a victim’s lawyer in Germany?
A victim’s lawyer in Germany can represent you in the criminal procedure against the wrongdoer. If you are the victim or the close relative of …
What is a compulsory share of the estate in German law of succession?
A compulsory share of the estate is an obligatory part of the inheritance without a last will. What does this mean? Behind the compulsory share is the very old …
How long can somebody be kept in pre-trial detention in Germany?
How long can pre-trial detention in Germany last? As in any civilized country the worst the State can do with a citizen is to take away his liberty, his freedom.
Pre-trial detention in Germany – what to do?
Pre-trial detention in Germany – what to do? Very regularly wives, girl-friends, siblings, parents turn to my office, because …