Representation in contentious proceedings in German-Canadian Inheritance Matters

We also represent many clients residing in Canada or Germany in legal proceedings in Germany with connections to Canada.

Services

Our services include in particular

• Representation in contentious proceedings concerning the issuance of a certificate of inheritance or certificate of executorship;
• Expert opinions on Canadian inheritance law (e.g. Ontario, British Columbia), e.g. on legal succession or on the recognition of a Canadian will in Germany;
• Expert opinions on the applicable inheritance law (international private law);
• Claims for payment of the statutory share with connections to Canada;
• Claims for surrender after contesting a will (e.g. due to incapacity to make a will);
• Claims for determining heirs;
• Procedures for dismissing the executor.

Consultation locations and remote consultation

We provide personal advice in Berlin. Otherwise, we provide advice via remote communication means (Zoom, telephone, e-mail) throughout Germany. In most cases, this is completely sufficient to deal with our clients' concerns. If we think that personal advice makes sense, we will tell you!