{"id":3594,"date":"2025-01-31T11:46:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T10:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ra-cocron.de\/news\/inheritance-law-why-the-notary-is-also-your-partner-for-legal-certainty\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T14:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:40:22","slug":"inheritance-law-why-the-notary-is-also-your-partner-for-legal-certainty","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ra-cocron.de\/en\/news\/inheritance-law-why-the-notary-is-also-your-partner-for-legal-certainty\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheritance law \u2013 Why the Notary is also your Partner for legal certainty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether buying real estate, making a will, drawing up a prenuptial agreement, or starting a business \u2013 many of life&#8217;s most important decisions have far-reaching legal consequences. But how do you ensure that everything is correctly arranged and that no unpleasant surprises arise later? The answer: with a notary. In this article, you will learn why notarization is so important, what advantages it offers, and in which life situations you should absolutely not do without it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Why is a Notary indispensable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>A notary is far more than just a &#8220;certifier&#8221;. They ensure that complex legal transactions are handled legally and fairly. This includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive advice: The notary explains the legal consequences and ensures that no party is disadvantaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Error prevention: Especially with wills, prenuptial agreements or company formations, small formal errors can have major consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legally binding documents: Notarial documents have high evidentiary value and are often immediately enforceable &#8211; this saves lengthy court proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u201c <em>Those who forgo notarial advice risk disputes, financial losses, and unnecessary complexity. A notary ensures legal certainty and protects the interests of all parties involved,<\/em> \u201d explains lawyer Istv\u00e1n Cocron.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) Important legal areas in which the Notary helps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>A Notary is an expert in several areas of law. These include:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Real estate law: legally secure buying and selling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notarization of purchase agreements for apartments, houses and land<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Securing land charges and mortgages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarification of housing and usage rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Inheritance law: Creating clarity, avoiding disputes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drafting of wills and inheritance contracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulation of anticipated inheritance (e.g. gifts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waivers of inheritance and compulsory share<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistance with applying for certificates of inheritance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Family law: Protection of marriage and partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prenuptial and partnership agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulations in case of separation and divorce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adoption and custody declarations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advance healthcare directive and power of Attorney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Corporate law: Formation and succession of companies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formation of limited liability companies (GmbH), stock corporations (AG) and other legal forms of business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sale of company shares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Articles of association and trust agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business succession and transformations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Advantages of notarization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Why should you opt for notarization? It&#8217;s quite simple:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal certainty: Clear and binding contracts protect against disputes and misinterpretations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>High evidentiary value: Notarized documents are recognized by courts, banks and authorities.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediate enforceability: If necessary, a document can be enforced without further proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Long-term security: Notaries keep original documents securely stored &#8211; from 2022 also electronically in the &#8220;Electronic Document Archive&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<p>&#8221; <em>A notarized will saves time, money, and stress in an emergency. There&#8217;s no room for interpretation \u2013 your last wishes are clearly defined.<\/em> &#8221; \u2013 Friedrich Albrecht L\u00f6sener, Attorney at Law<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Electronic Notary services: Digital and secure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Since August 1, 2022, certain notarial transactions can be processed digitally. These include:<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714 Formation of a GmbH or UG online<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714 Electronic Registrations for the Commercial Register, the Register of Associations and the Land Register<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714 Digital storage in the &#8220;Electronic Document Archive&#8221; for secure long-term preservation.<\/p>\n\n<p>This makes the processes not only faster, but also more comfortable and safer.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Notary fees: Cheaper than expected<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Many people are deterred by high notary fees \u2013 however, these are regulated by law and are socially tiered. The costs are not based on the amount of work involved, but on the economic value of the transaction.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An example:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will with an estate value of \u20ac100,000.00 \u2192 approx. \u20ac330.00 Notary fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate of inheritance with the same estate value \u2192 approx. \u20ac600 Notary and court fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>A notarized will is therefore not only safer, but also more cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion: Anyone who wants to be on the safe side should seek notarial advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Whether buying a house, planning an estate or starting a business &#8211; a notary ensures clarity, security and legal protection.<\/p>\n\n<p>Our recommendation: Seek legal advice in good time to avoid legal pitfalls and protect your interests as best as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether buying real estate, making a will, drawing up a prenuptial agreement, or starting a business \u2013 many of life&#8217;s most important decisions have far-reaching legal consequences. 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