News

The death certificate, also known as a certificate of death or postmortem examination certificate, is an essential document that confirms the death and cause of death of a deceased person. Without this document, neither a death certificate can be issued nor a burial can take place. What is a death certificate? A death certificate is…

The Munich Regional Court had ordered an online gambling operator to reimburse a player for his losses, as the operator lacked the necessary license to offer online gambling in Germany. The defendant gambling operator’s appeal against the ruling was unsuccessful. The Munich Higher Regional Court dismissed the appeal in a decision dated December 14, 2023.…

The terms half-brother and stepbrother are often confused, but they describe different types of family relationships. The decisive factor here is biological relatedness, which also has implications for inheritance law. The half-brother A half-brother is related by blood because he shares a common biological parent with the deceased. This relationship can exist through either the…

Inheritance law is a complex area of law that affects numerous people. In Germany, it is regulated by the Civil Code (BGB). A central question is what claims the state can assert in the context of an inheritance. The legal order of inheritance The statutory rules of inheritance apply if there is no will or…

Secondary lotteries on the internet are considered online gambling and therefore require a license. This was decided by the Federal Court of Justice in a ruling dated November 8, 2023. “In practice, this means that players who have lost money gambling with secondary lotteries on the internet can reclaim their losses if the provider did…

If a disabled child inherits, the assets can be counted towards social benefits, meaning the child doesn’t actually benefit. A special needs trust can prevent this. How a special needs trust protects assets Parents of children with disabilities want to ensure their child is well cared for after their death. A special needs trust makes…

The relaxation of the ban on online gambling in Germany has not meant that gambling can be offered without the required license. Without the necessary license, online gambling remains illegal, meaning players have a right to compensation for their losses. This is also demonstrated by a ruling of the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe, which…

Are you wondering whether it’s better to give away your assets during your lifetime or leave them as an inheritance after your death? A gift allows the recipients to thank you personally and avoids potential family tensions. Furthermore, transferring assets early can offer tax advantages. However, an anticipated inheritance should be carefully considered, as it…