Inheritance with Foreign Assets

Inheritance Law and Creditability of Foreign Taxes

With the increasing mobility of people and assets due to globalization, the cross-border implications of inheritances and estates are also growing. We support our clients with our expertise in international tax and inheritance law to address the accompanying legal and tax questions.

We provide advice on the application of relevant double taxation agreements in inheritance law and the creditability of foreign taxes. Additionally, we assist with the refund of foreign withholding taxes (e.g., USA). Our clients benefit from our representatives’ fluent English in communication with foreign lawyers and estate administrators.

We advise heirs residing abroad on the settlement or management of German assets, such as real estate, and handle all declaration obligations, including the preparation and submission of inheritance tax returns.