Estate
Mandatory portion for grandchildren and how those affected can enforce their claim
When grandparents pass away, many grandchildren are left with unanswered questions. There is often uncertainty as to whether there is a place in the line of succession or whether there is at least a pure monetary claim as a compulsory portion if the will takes a different route....
The compulsory portion in a Berlin will and what children should know
When a parent dies and there is a Berlin will, many children often wonder whether they will be left empty-handed. In this form of will, the parents initially appoint each other as sole heirs. The remaining assets usually only go to the children after...
Residence abroad, estate in Deutschland: Your rights to a compulsory portion
Whether it's retirement in Spain, a career in the USA or a new start in Asia - many Germans have moved their centre of life permanently. But even if everyday life takes place far away, the legal roots in the old home country often...
The compulsory portion for children as a statutory minimum entitlement
When a parent passes away, stressful questions about the estate often come to the fore alongside the grief. The situation becomes particularly difficult for children if a will or inheritance contract does not take sufficient account of them or even completely ignores them. In these cases...
Waiving the inheritance - how & when you can still receive your compulsory portion
A death often brings not only grief, but also difficult decisions. Anyone who does not wish to accept the estate of a relative may consider whether the statutory compulsory portion can still be secured. As a rule, disclaiming an inheritance...
Secure your compulsory portion: You should know these hurdles and deadlines
The compulsory portion secures close relatives a minimum share of the inheritance - even if they have been omitted from the will. However, what sounds like a clear entitlement at first glance often proves to be surprisingly complex in practice. Many of those affected...
Sell your compulsory portion: How to have the minimum share of your inheritance paid out quickly
The right to a compulsory portion in Deutschland offers the possibility of transferring the right to a compulsory portion to third parties. According to the German Civil Code (BGB), close relatives such as children, spouses and parents have a legal right to the compulsory portion of the estate, even if they...
Disinherited and without legal protection: How to secure your minimum share
Dealing with disinheritance can be an extremely challenging and stressful experience. In addition to the deep grief over the loss of a loved one, there is often the painful realisation that you have been excluded from the estate. This situation is not...
Having an inheritance dispute financed: How you can successfully claim your compulsory portion without paying for a lawyer
Claiming the compulsory portion can be a complex and challenging matter, especially if the financial resources for a legal dispute are lacking. In such cases, a litigation funder can provide valuable support. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the...
Selling a compulsory portion: How you can avoid inheritance disputes and receive money immediately by selling your compulsory portion
Selling the compulsory portion is an option that many beneficiaries may not be aware of. This process provides an opportunity to extract financial value from the inheritance, even if you have been excluded from intestate succession. Regardless of the fact that the testator...