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Everyone can choose their own heirs. However, if someone dies without a will or inheritance contract, the law determines the order of inheritance. This is frequently the case in Germany: According to a YouGov survey from August 2022, around 66 percent of Germans do not have a will. In approximately two-thirds of all deaths, the…

Many married couples choose the Berlin Testament, but this isn’t always the best solution and can even lead to financial disadvantages. When might the Sylt Testament be the better choice? In most cases, spouses want to ensure that the surviving partner is financially secure. A common method for this is the Berlin Testament, where the…

Munich, June 3, 2024. Online gambling is booming, and many players regularly gamble away large sums of money in online casinos. However, online gambling without the required license has always been, and remains, prohibited in Germany. The ban is intended, among other things, to protect players from ruinous behavior and gambling addiction, and also to…

Munich, April 25, 2024. Websites like Mr Green and 888poker are familiar to players in Germany. Behind them is 888 Holdings PLC, headquartered in Gibraltar. Online gambling is only permitted in Germany if the operator holds the required license. While 888 Holdings now possesses the necessary permits, this wasn’t always the case. The company appears…

Munich, June 6, 2024. Many customers are dissatisfied with their basic pension insurance contracts (so-called Rürup pensions). In principle, there are hardly any options for prematurely terminating these contracts. However, the Federal Court of Justice has now opened a door to this possibility with its rulings of January 24, 2024 (Case No. IV ZR 306/22)…