International Estate Planning and Probate Law
We are specialists in inheritances with international aspects (international inheritance law) and are one of the leading law firms in this field. There may, for instance, be an international connection if the testator was not German, if the testator or transferee had a (tax) domicile in Germany or if the estate is located partially or completely abroad. Our lawyers are specialists in the following fields of law / jurisdictions:
Our clients
We represent and advise individuals, estates, trusts and public institutions. Many of our clients have an international nexus, e.g. inherit or on property in other jurisdictions or live permanently abroad (expats).
Do you have any questions? We would be pleased to assist you. To make getting in touch with us as simple and efficient as possible for both parties, we ask you to primarily use our contact form for your questions. Please describe the matter as clearly as possible. You can also add attachments. After sending your inquiry, the attorney responsible will contact you either by telephone or by e-mail within 24 hours and, where necessary, pose further questions or submit a proposal for consultation.
Of course, you can also call us directly to make an appointment for a personal consultation or telephone consultation (find contact details here). All potential clients will be informed in advance of any costs that may be incurred during the initial consultation
News
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- Estate Tax: Effect of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act on German Domiciliaries
- German Inheritance Tax - Update 2017
- Estate, Gift and Generation Skipping Transfers Tax Exemptions 2017 Update
- U.S. Tax Court: German Who Gave Up U.S. Residency Liable for Exit Tax
- New Regulations Change Withholding Requirements for Dispositions of U.S. Real Property
- New Regulations Change Withholding Requirements for Dispositions of U.S. Real Property
- Michael Jackson and US-Federal Estate Tax
- German Inheritance Tax: Tax rates 2014
- ECJ Rules that the German Inheritance Tax Act Violates European Law