German-English Probate and Estate Planning
Our certified German specialist inheritance lawyers (Fachanwälte für Erbrecht) advise German-British families and residents/domicilaries of the UK with assets in Germany on estate planning and estate/trust administration, taking into account the tax implications. Where required, we work together with our partner law firms or our clients' personal advisors (e.g., tax consultants, solicitors, or financial advisors).
Our services include:
In-Person consultation and remote consultation
We generally communicate with our clients remotely, i.e., by telephone, e-mail, and video link (Zoom, Teams). We also offer personal appointments in Germany at our offices in Berlin, Hamburg (limited), and Munich (limited services).
Representation throughout Germany
We represent clients from Germany and abroad in German-British inheritance matters throughout Germany.
Advice for personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and other
We advise personal representatives, trustees (individuals or corporate trustees), beneficiaries (individuals, charitable organizations), and other persons and their advisors in German-British inheritance and trust matters.
Do You have any Questions?
We look forward to assisting you. For the sake of simplicity and efficiency, we request that you use our contact form for your inquiry and describe the matter as clearly as possible. In addition, you can include relevant attachments. After submitting your inquiry, we will contact you either by telephone or e-mail within 2 working days. If we can assist, we will suggest a time and date for an initial consultation. Of course, you can also contact this firm or a particular attorney directly to make an appointment for a personal consultation or telephone consultation (find contact details here). Please be advised that no attorney-client relationship is created by sending us an email or filling out this contact form. For information on our fees, please click here.
Upon request, we offer consultation via Zoom. For general information on how to join an instant meeting through an email invite, please visit the Zoom website.
International Probate: GermanyNews
- German Federal Civil Court: Application of English law can Violate German Public
- Cologne Court of Appeal: Application of English law can violate the German Public Policy
- German Federal Fiscal Court Ruling on Taxation of Distributions from a Foreign Family Foundation and a Foreign Trust
- FG Münster: Deed of Variation not recognized in Germany for Inheritance and Gift Tax Purposes
- UK: Draft Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill
- Succession regulation published and will apply from 17 August 2015