Certificate of inheritance

Accepting an inheritance is typically accompanied by grief and significant emotional strain. Furthermore, heirs must consider numerous legal and tax aspects, as well as gather and submit a variety of documents. To avoid disagreements or disputes, it is advisable to seek legal support during this process.

The certificate of inheritance is an official document from the probate court that certifies who has become the heir of the deceased. It serves to legitimize oneself as an heir to third parties. In addition to details about the deceased and the heir, certificates of inheritance also provide information about the scope of the inheritance and any existing restrictions on disposal (which may be defined, for example, by a will).

Anyone applying for a certificate of inheritance must state the facts that establish the asserted right of inheritance. The relevant probate court then officially determines the heir or heirs, if applicable. Only if the court considers the necessary facts to be established will it issue the certificate of inheritance. Any rejections of applications can be challenged by filing an appeal.

As your lawyer for inheritance law in Nuremberg, we support you with estate administration, the application for a certificate of inheritance, and review all necessary requirements that arise in connection with your inheritance.

• Have you inherited a property and wish to be registered as the owner in the land register?
• Do you wish to have the inherited savings paid out by the savings bank or the bank, or make arrangements concerning the deceased's account?
• Do you wish to sell items from the estate?

Process and Support

• Reviewing the facts of the case and any existing will to determine whether and to what extent a claim to the inheritance has arisen.
• Preparing the necessary application for a certificate of inheritance by identifying or excluding potential co-heirs.
• Compiling the necessary evidence for the application for a certificate of inheritance.

Goals and Prospects of Success

• Issuing the certificate of inheritance as legally valid proof of heir status.
• Avoiding costly and lengthy court disputes related to inheritance proceedings.

Time Commitment and Duration of Proceedings

• The duration of the out-of-court preparation for a certificate of inheritance application largely depends on the number of mandatory documents that need to be obtained and the cooperation of the authorities involved. 
• The duration of the court proceedings for a certificate of inheritance is determined by the probate court.

Costs and Fees

• An initial consultation for consumers is available for a maximum of EUR 190.00, plus statutory value-added tax.
• The costs for further, including written, consultation and representation depend on the scope, complexity, and significance for the client.
• Court representation in inheritance certificate proceedings: Billing is based on the Lawyers' Remuneration Act (RVG) or a flat-fee agreement can be made to limit the expected cost risk early on.