Sale of compulsory portion
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....
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...
Sell compulsory portion in the Schweiz: Assign your claim & receive money immediately
Imagine your parents' house is stuck in the estate, your stepmother has no cash and you need your compulsory portion immediately. This article explains how the Schweiz compulsory portion law still guarantees you a minimum share and how you can realise this claim - if you...
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...