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You have inherited an art collection and would like to know what inheritance tax you will have to pay? The answer is complex – but there are also positive aspects. German tax law provides significant tax breaks if certain conditions are met. According to Section 13 Paragraph 1 Number 2 of the Inheritance Tax Act…

Many families in Germany regulate their estate planning using a Berlin Testament. At first glance, this model seems fair: The spouses appoint each other as sole heirs, while the children only inherit after the death of both parents. However, what is often overlooked is that those who claim their compulsory share after the first death…

If a child cares for their mother or father at home for an extended period, disputes often arise during inheritance proceedings: Is the child providing care entitled to a larger share – and might the siblings end up with nothing? Section 2057a of the German Civil Code (BGB) contains a specific regulation for precisely this…

If co-owners cannot reach an agreement (for example, after separation/divorce or within an inheritance community), a forced sale is often used as leverage. An objective assessment is crucial: In most cases, a forced sale can only be definitively averted through an agreement (e.g., takeover, buyout, or sale on the open market). However, it is often…

Many users of online casinos or sports betting are initially shocked when they receive a letter from the public prosecutor’s office informing them that the provider they used did not have a German license and that playing was therefore illegal. Often, they feel completely defeated – without control over their situation and without any prospect…

Many so-called coachees – that is, clients of online coaching services – are familiar with this situation: During the purchase process, it appears that the right of withdrawal expires immediately upon ticking a box. This is precisely where a class-action lawsuit against CopeCart GmbH comes in, which could give those affected renewed support. (Verbraucherzentrale.de) What…

Anyone who disclaims an inheritance generally loses their status as an heir. However, in certain situations, a claim to the compulsory share remains – particularly if the heir has been disadvantaged or disinherited by a will. 🔹 1. The principle A right to a compulsory share only remains if a restricted or encumbered inheritance is…

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) published its opinion on the preliminary ruling request from the European Court of Justice (ECJ, C-530/24) on July 31, 2025 (Case No. I ZR 90/23). The focus is on the question of whether players can reclaim their losses from online sports betting – and whether the former German…