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“Nothing is free, not even death,” as the saying goes. Indeed, funerals can be very expensive. Even a simple burial can cost up to €4,000, while the average funeral costs are around €5,000. Amounts of €10,000 and more are not uncommon. The costs vary depending on the type of funeral, its design, and the region.…

What is meant by the term “goods balance swing” ? In a matrimonial property regime change, the community of accrued gains is first converted into a separation of property by means of a notarized marriage contract and then returned to the original community of accrued gains. Purpose of the property status swing This procedure serves…

Many people, especially those of advanced age, wonder who should inherit their assets. If there is no will, the statutory rules of inheritance apply, according to which the spouse usually receives half of the estate and the children divide the remaining portion among themselves. However, not everyone agrees with this arrangement. In such cases, a…

Special cases regarding inheritance Certain inheritance cases are so unique that they are often not covered in standard legal texts. This includes, for example, situations where someone dies abroad or leaves assets there. An heir may also be part of a community of heirs but be untraceable or legally incapacitated. In these cases, it is…

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Gift tax law: The Federal Fiscal Court continues to leave numerous practically relevant questions unanswered. The case is based on an inheritance dispute. Frankfurt. With Section 7, Paragraph 8 of the Inheritance Tax Act, the legislator has created a provision aimed at taxing the perceived loophole of increased value of shares in corporations resulting from…

If someone is excluded from inheritance as a legal heir and close relative by a will or inheritance contract, this person is generally entitled to a compulsory share from the heirs. This claim amounts to half of the legal share of the inheritance and can represent a considerable sum, depending on the value of the…

Legal practice often shows that numerous conflicts among heirs could have been avoided by appointing an executor. By designating an executor in their will, a testator can precisely control the inheritance process and prevent disputes. Whether the advantages or disadvantages of appointing an executor outweigh each other in a specific case depends on the individual…