Representation in Contentious Trust matters
Although no trusts exist under German law in the strictest sense, there are some German legal instruments that are similar to Trusts (e.g. Dauertestamentsvollstreckung, Vor- und Nacherbschaft, Stiftung, Treuhand) and German courts may interpret foreign trusts the equivalent of German legal instruments. We represent English beneficiaries as well as Trustees in German courts, e.g
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Accounting
- Removal of Trustee (z.B. “Dauertestamentsvollstrecker”)
- Trust Modification
- Trust Termination
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News
- 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