Renunciation of the inheritance (Erbausschlagung)

Upon the death of a person (succession), all assets and liabilities of the decedent pass to the heirs. However, the heir may renounce the inheritance. See § 1942 BGB. This is typically referred to as renunciation of the inheritance (Erbausschlagung). 

 

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