Mourning expressions – In case of a death in the family or in the circle of friends, condolences should be expressed to the mourning family. Finding the right words is often quite difficult. They should be personal and always tactful and compassionate. The Right Words for the Expression of Sympathy: Speech to Wreath Choice Finding […]
Pre-heir and post-heir – If you want to be absolutely sure that your assets (including your real estate) remain within a defined circle of heirs, you can determine the so-called “preheirs and post-heirs” in your will. Especially when inheriting real estate, this procedure offers numerous advantages. Here you can find out what needs to be […]
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 […]
Inherit debts – An inheritance does not primarily mean wealth and new possessions. An inheritance is often loaded with debts and means a lot of responsibility for the heirs. After death, the heirs take over not only the assets, but also the rights and obligations of the deceased. If this includes debts, the heirs are […]
