German last will in a notebook Is a last will written down in a notebook a valid testament in German Inheritance Law: the video gives short information: If you have an issue in German Inheritance Law, do not hesitate to contact us here.
Last will by foreigners in Germany I meet with this error on a regular basis in my practice: A foreigner writes his/her testament in Germany and is not aware of the strict formal requirements of German Inheritance Law for a valid testament. For example that a private testament has to be written with one´s own … Weiterlesen …
How long does it take to get a German certificate of inheritance? As most clients now already or informed by me then, usually the starting point for getting real access to the estate of a German inheritance case is the possession of a certificate of inheritance. This document can only be issued by the competent … Weiterlesen …
Invalid testament – and its consequences The other day in a case-file…. I read the following: „The testator left behind a computer-written testament which was signed by his own hand…“ And of course in the next sentence comes the conclusion: the testament is invalid The consequence The only result German inheritance law foresees for such … Weiterlesen …
Witness for private last will in Germany Does it take a witness or even several witnesses to make up a valid private testament in Germany? The video gives the clear answer: No. If you have a query in German inheritance law, we can assist you in English. Do not hesitate to contact us here.
Certificate of inheritance in German inheritance law What is a certificate of inheritance in German inheritance law? The video gives an introduction: If you have any queries in German inheritance law, do not hesitate to get into contact with us here.
What is a „Berliner Testament“ What is a „Berliner Testament“? The video gives a short introduction into this very common way of spouses to put down their last will together. If you have any query about German inheritance law, you find our contact details here.
According to German inheritance law, the inheritance consists of all assets, but also of all liabilities the testator left behind. In other words: you can also inherit debts. And even worse: after the inheritance you are liable for the debts with your own private assets. This can of course be avoided by either disclaiming the … Weiterlesen …
Words „last will“ or „testament“ necessary? Is the use of the words „last will“ or „testament“ necessary in a German testamentary disposition necessary? The video gives short information. If you have a query in German inheritance law, do not hesitate to get into contact with us here.
Clearance statement from German tax-office in a German inheritance case In an inheritance case in Germany clients often wonder why they do not get access to the money deposited on a German bank account – even after they are in possession of an inheritance certificate. The reason why is that banks, insurances and other institutions taking … Weiterlesen …