Erbschaftssteuer: Die wichtigsten Regelungen

Inheritance tax: the most important regulations

For many heirs, grief, joy and sorrow are closely linked. When you inherit a house, this process is always linked to a painful, emotional loss. After some time, a slight joy spreads and you realize that you are a homeowner. At the same time comes the worry that the tax office will demand inheritance tax […]

Erbauseinandersetzung: Vertragliche Regelungen

Division of the estate: Contractual provisions

Properties inherited in community pose a particular difficulty when selling. Within the framework of a community of heirs, there are several owners in the land register. This circumstance has a detrimental effect on the interest of potential buyers and makes the sale process more difficult. There is a solution to simplify the settlement and at […]

Nachlassgericht finden: Alle Nachlassgerichte nach Städten

Find probate court: All probate courts by city

There are so many questions surrounding probate and the court, for example: What is the job of probate court? How much does the inheritance certificate table cost? How much does a certificate of inheritance from a notary cost? How and where can I get a certificate of inheritance? The probate court – tasks, rights and […]

Erbe, Erbschaft & Nachlass: Ratgeber + die wichtigsten Fragen

Inheritance, Inheritance & Probate:

Houses are among the most frequently inherited and often lead to doubts. As a spouse or child of a decedent, you face many questions and difficulties from one day to the next when you inherit. In the simplest case, if you inherit a house purchased jointly with your spouse, you will want to continue to […]

Freibeträge und Erbschaftssteuer: Fakten und Tipps 

Allowances and inheritance tax: facts and tips

Inheritance tax was introduced in its current form in the German Reich as early as 1906. Since then, some things have changed, but the law is still based on the same premises. The most important of these is that inheritance is regarded as an increase in the assets of the heirs and must therefore be […]

Teilungsversteigerung in Erbengemeinschaft: Ablauf, Kosten und der letzte Ausweg?

Partition auction in community of heirs: procedure, costs and the last resort?

Partial auction in community of heirs – The partial auction is a special variant of the forced sale and is used when several persons have ownership of a thing. This often involves land or real estate that is auctioned off and the proceeds divided among the owners. This situation often occurs in communities of heirs […]

Erbe ausschlagen: Kosten, Fristen und die wichtigsten Tipps

Dismissing an inheritance: costs, deadlines and the most important tips

Rejecting an inheritance – The inheritance can be rejected by any heir. This is particularly important if the inheritance is over-indebted or if, for example, dilapidated real estate is part of the inheritance. However, a disclaimer requires certain forms and deadlines that must be observed. Precise information about the assets and debts of the testator […]

Почему налог на наследство также известен как "налог на глупость"?

Inheritance without a will: facts, tips, spouses and inheritance law

Inheritance without a will – The law of succession comes into force when there is no will. This governs who receives the deceased’s assets after a death and how this is done. Communities of heirs may be formed where there are several heirs and the estate passes to them. Communities of heirs are automatically formed […]