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At a time when family structures are becoming ever more diverse, patchwork families are an increasingly common phenomenon. However, the challenge of bringing together different life paths and relationships also raises complex estate planning issues. Statutory inheritance law is based on the traditional family situation and takes no account of the special interests of patchwork families. Qualified legal advice and...

When does a marriage contract make sense, when is it immoral? Agreement still possible even before a divorce Frankfurt am Main Chamber of Notaries. Young couples in particular often have reservations about bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement. The fear is too great that their partner might assume a lack of trust. Depending on the individual case, a prenuptial agreement can make a lot of sense, for example, in order to make matrimonial property agreements...

Until now, employees in notary's offices have generally completed training as notary's assistants or paralegals and notary's assistants. There is now a new option for school leavers with a higher education entrance qualification and a desire for a quick career start, as well as for those already in employment: an academic degree course that can be completed alongside a job in a notary's office and prepares them specifically for this....

Anyone who has successfully built up their own company wants to preserve its continued existence, existing expertise, jobs and assets beyond retirement. Owners should therefore make arrangements for company succession at an early stage. In the event of an unexpected incapacity to work or the sudden death of the entrepreneur, there is a risk of a lack of management and liquidity problems, as well as disputes over inheritance and...

On average, around one in three marriages in Germany ends in divorce. This affected around 137,400 couples in 2022 alone. A clear, amicable and, above all, peaceful settlement of the situation is important for the spouses and the children who are particularly affected. To initiate a divorce, an application must be made to the family court....

As part of family wealth planning, parents and grandparents often decide to gift their property to minors. However, what at first glance appears to be a generous gesture can quickly turn into a legal maze. Representing minors: Pitfalls and challenges "It is a widespread tradition to pass on assets during one's lifetime to...

Childless couples often think that the surviving partner will automatically inherit everything when the other dies. They therefore consider a will to be unnecessary. However, this is a common misconception that can have serious consequences for the surviving partner. Notaries can provide expert advice on how best to protect the surviving partner. The...

Important legal changes for civil law partnerships (GbR) will come into force on January 1, 2024. GbRs, also known as BGB companies, can register in a company register from the turn of the year. They will also have their own legal personality. There is no general obligation to register, but it offers advantages and is also possible for existing GbRs. Registration...

On January 1, 2024, the law governing civil law partnerships (GbR) will be comprehensively reformed. There is a need for action for companies with real estate ownership or company participations. The GbR should be registered in the new company register. What purpose does the register serve? And when is there an obligation to register? "The company register provides information on who is a shareholder and may represent the company....

More and more people are no longer able to make decisions about their own personal and financial affairs due to illness, accidents or disability. Currently, around 1.3 million people in Germany are looked after by a court-appointed guardian. If you want to retain your self-determination in the event of care, you should make provisions for this while you are still healthy and...