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RA Benjamin Schreiber
Leonrodstr. 54
D-80636 Munich
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As a lawyer specialising in inheritance law and family law, I will of course also provide you with individual and expert advice on the following topics:
Fractional community, disinheritance, division of estates, appointment of heirs, succession, waiver of inheritance, inheritance tax, certificate of inheritance, substitute inheritance, farm transfer, succession clause, estate settlement, estate administration, usufruct, living will, compulsory portion law, gift tax, will drafting, executor of will, execution of will, market value method, legacy, anticipated business succession, health care proxy and right of residence.
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Inheritance law is an important and often sensitive area of law that deals with the transfer of assets, rights and obligations following a person's death. It provides the legal framework for the distribution of estates and plays a crucial role in estate planning and in securing the financial future of families and beneficiaries.
Inheritance law encompasses a wide range of regulations that may vary depending on the legal system and cultural traditions. Nevertheless, there are certain fundamental principles that apply in most legal systems. These include a person's right to determine, through a will or under the rules of intestate succession, how their assets are to be distributed after their death. Inheritance law also governs matters such as succession, shares of the estate, the administration of wills and restrictions on the disposition of assets by certain beneficiaries.
A will is a legal document that records a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their assets after death. It enables the testator to name beneficiaries, make bequests and provide instructions concerning their property. If there is no valid testamentary disposition, the rules of intestate succession apply. These rules determine which relatives of the deceased are entitled to inherit and the order in which they inherit.
In many legal systems, close relatives, such as children and spouses, have a statutory entitlement to a share of the estate, even if they are not provided for in the will. These statutory share rights are intended to ensure that close family members cannot be completely disinherited and that an appropriate portion of the estate remains available to them.
Inheritance law is becoming increasingly important. Inheritance law comprises all legal provisions governing the private-law and financial consequences of a person's death. The lawyers at Schreiber Law Firm in Munich / Neuhausen advise and represent clients in matters of inheritance law and estate administration. In addition to the more obvious areas of inheritance law, this field also involves numerous specific legal issues, including sole heirship, disclaiming an inheritance, intestate succession and international inheritance law. Issues involving estates held jointly by several heirs and disputes between heirs also generally require comprehensive legal advice from an attorney.
A lawyer specializing in inheritance law is particularly important because inheritance law involves numerous complex legal issues and potential pitfalls.
Avoiding disputes – Inheritance matters can lead to conflicts between heirs. A lawyer can help establish clear arrangements and prevent or resolve inheritance disputes.
Preparing a legally valid will – A lawyer ensures that a will is clearly worded and complies with the applicable legal requirements, reducing the risk of it being challenged later.
Inheritance tax planning – Proper planning can often reduce the tax burden on beneficiaries, for example through lifetime gifts or carefully structured testamentary arrangements.
Enforcing inheritance rights – If heirs have been disadvantaged or excluded, a lawyer can help enforce statutory share claims and other legal rights.
Resolving jointly held estates – Joint estates frequently arise when several people inherit together. This can lead to disputes, for example concerning the distribution of the estate or the sale of real estate. A lawyer can help mediate and find a legally appropriate solution.
International estates – When heirs or assets are located abroad, inheritance matters become particularly complex. An inheritance law specialist can help clarify the different national legal requirements.
Estate administration and debts – As a general rule, heirs may also be liable for the debts of the deceased. A lawyer can assess whether disclaiming the inheritance is advisable or how the heir's liability can be limited.
A lawyer specializing in inheritance law helps ensure that the estate is handled in accordance with the wishes of the deceased, disputes are avoided where possible, and heirs do not suffer unnecessary financial or legal disadvantages.
An estate planning lawyer advises clients on the legal and financial arrangements that should be made during their lifetime to ensure that their assets and property are transferred according to their wishes. In Germany, estate planning is closely connected with inheritance law, wills, succession planning, gifts and inheritance tax.
For families, entrepreneurs and individuals with substantial assets, early estate planning can help clarify who should inherit, how assets should be transferred and how potential conflicts between heirs can be avoided. Depending on the individual circumstances, this may include the preparation of a will, an inheritance agreement, lifetime gifts or arrangements for the succession of a business.
An estate planning lawyer in Munich can also advise on questions concerning the compulsory portion, communities of heirs, usufruct and rights of residence, powers of attorney and international inheritance matters. Where real estate, business interests or assets in different countries are involved, the legal and tax implications should be considered at an early stage.
The aim of estate planning is to establish a clear and legally effective succession arrangement while taking the individual wishes and family circumstances of the client into account. At the Schreiber law firm in Munich / Neuhausen, we advise clients on the legal aspects of estate planning and help them develop appropriate arrangements for the transfer of private and business assets.
Expertise is not about holding titles - it is about constant, professionally correct, practical work over many years.
Every case is different - as a lawyer, every case requires its own individual approach in order to do justice to the subject matter and the client.
Legal standards alone do not solve cases - efficient communication between lawyer and client, but also with the opposing party, ensures real results.
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