Writing a Will in Germany

German Inheritance Lawyers

Writing a Will in Germany

German Inheritance Lawyers

Creating a will in Germany is crucial to ensure the smooth and legal distribution of your assets and belongings according to your wishes. This process involves navigating specific legal requirements, which can be intricate and often require expert guidance.

This page will outline the essential steps, considerations, and formalities involved in drafting a will in Germany. From understanding the legal framework and requirements to exploring various aspects of estate planning, our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and insights necessary to make informed decisions about your testamentary wishes.

Please note that if you are looking for additional information on inheritance law services beyond will drafting, please visit our Inheritance Law Homepage.

Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte offers expert legal assistance to provide the necessary clarity in this regard. Regardless of whether it is the drafting of a legally secure and tax-optimised will, inheritance in the case of co-ownership or other lawfully relevant questions regarding estate planning – our German inheritance lawyers ensure that your interests and rights as a testator are always safeguarded.

Please do not hesitate to contact us directly to benefit from our legal services.

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Legal Assistance for Testators
Advice on:
  • Your rights and options as testator
  • Inheritance of real estate and businesses

  • Distribution of assets | Community of heirs

  • Avoiding community of heirs
  • Revocation of wills
Estate planning and drafting of:
  • Wills | Legacies
  • Inheritance contracts | Joint wills
  • International estates
  • Individual Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Living wills