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).
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News
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- 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