German-English Probate and Estate Planning
Together with our partner law firm in England we advise English clients residing in Germany or having property in Germany on all aspects of German-English inheritance law, both in English and in German. We consult with a view towards the overall tax and civil law situation. Our services include:
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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