Inheritance Law
For heirs, co-heirs, and holders of compulsory-share claims
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Inheritance disputes often arise when claims, expectations, and financial interests collide. The firm represents heirs, co-heirs, and holders of compulsory-share claims in contested matters following a decedent’s death, with a clear focus on the legal starting position, the value of the estate, and an economically sound resolution.
Our work focuses on disputes concerning succession, the scope and valuation of the estate, the administration of an estate community (German community of heirs), and the assertion or defense of claims. Our goal is to preserve information and evidence in a timely manner, assess the legal position on a sound basis, and consistently represent our clients’ interests out of court or in court.
Inheritance Law
Selected Areas of Practice
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Compulsory-Share Claims and Supplemental Compulsory-Share Claims
Assertion and defense of monetary claims, review of lifetime gifts, and calculation of the compulsory-share percentage. Under German law, the compulsory share is a monetary claim whose amount is determined by the assets comprising the estate and their value as of the decedent’s death.
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Information and Valuation of the Estate
Assertion or review of rights to information, estate inventories, notarial inventories, and valuations, particularly when information about the estate is incomplete or disputed. Holders of compulsory-share claims may have statutory rights to information, valuation, and, where appropriate, further rights to inspect and verify.
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Representation of Heirs and Co-Heirs
Advice and representation in connection with claims against the estate, requests for information, and the review and defense of asserted compulsory-share rights. Proper estate administration, documentation, and valuation are also central to our work.
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Estate Communities and Division of the Estate
Disputes concerning the administration, use, and disposition of estate assets, equalization claims, estate liabilities, and division of the estate. As a general rule, any co-heir may demand partition of the estate; disputes often concern how the individual steps are carried out and valued.
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