Inheritance Law & Estate Planning
– Specialist Attorney for Inheritance Law

In no other area of life is it as crucial to have clear regulations as in inheritance law. Whether during one’s lifetime or upon inheritance – whether in the context of anticipated succession, will drafting, or post-mortem executor or foundation solutions – legally sound regulations, crafted by a specialist attorney for inheritance law, prevent family disputes and can support heirs during difficult times. In many cases, foresighted tax optimization is also necessary to ensure that, in addition to the loss of a loved one, heirs are not burdened with inheritance taxes.

Every year, an estimated 300 to 400 billion euros in assets are inherited in Germany. However, only about half of these inheritances are accompanied by a will. This means that in the absence of a will, statutory inheritance laws apply without regard to individual family circumstances, and tax optimization opportunities by a specialized inheritance attorney are left unused.

A death is accompanied by grief but often requires immediate action and quick decisions. Without a clear will, in addition to mourning the deceased, disputes among survivors can arise.

Heirs may feel cheated out of their rightful share. In other cases, individuals may inherit under German law who, according to the deceased’s wishes, should not have received the inheritance. There may also be disputes over lifetime gifts from the deceased that reduced the estate.

Whether you want to ensure the secure and tax-optimized transfer of your assets to your heirs or ensure that your loved ones are taken care of after your death, we provide you with our expertise in inheritance law and inheritance tax law.

At RUGE FEHSENFELD, we believe: those who receive sound advice in succession planning and inheritance law can secure the economic future of their descendants for generations.