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Find out what the state’s right of inheritance (Fiskuserbrecht) means, how it is applied and which rights and duties can arise for the state when an inheritance occurs.

How a legacy is offset against the compulsory share: the right of reduction under Section 2318 BGB and Martin’s formula explained with four practical examples.

The Higher Regional Court of Munich (OLG) has confirmed that online sports betting contracts concluded without the statutory monthly deposit limit are void – the provider must repay the player’s losses of EUR 6,022.67.

The Local Court (AG) Lichtenberg has awarded a client of our law firm damages against Tipico Co. Ltd. for deposits above the statutory limit – and additionally recognised a repayment claim because of a breach of the so-called button solution.

The Regional Court Munich I (LG München I) has ordered a licensed sports betting provider to repay EUR 105,501.44 because it accepted deposits far above the monthly limit of EUR 1,000 – expressly contradicting the Higher Regional Court of Munich (OLG).

Kanzlei Cocron has filed another lawsuit against a provider of love spells, voodoo rituals and white-magic rituals to win back an ex-partner, seeking repayment of the fees paid. Under Section 138(1) BGB, such contracts are often void.

A death in the family brings strict time limits. This guide explains in chronological order what relatives in Germany must do, which documents they need and which costly mistakes to avoid.

The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a spouse can be excluded from statutory inheritance under Section 1933 BGB even if divorce proceedings lay dormant for 18 years and the marriage formally continued (order of 13 May 2026, IV ZB 7/25).