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Heirs Pay the Price for a Do-It-Yourself Estate Plan

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with a legal problem, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult an attorney for advice on…

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Just inheriting one's own assets is a challenge – especially when it comes to a patchwork family.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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Many Germans don't leave a will. In some cases, heirs are used – and even a million heirs have removed relatives.

An expert in inheritance law makes it clear: “To leave a home to a child is not the problem; the problem is not to do it well.” And he is right. Because, when the time comes to distribute, good intentions can turn into family conflicts if everything has not been left tightly tied. More information (Auto) Title news (Auto) 119597573Avoiding disputes, a gesture of loveSpeaking of inheritances remains an uncomfortable issue. We fear it, we postpone…

Many still believe that it is possible to completely disinherit their children, but in terms of inheritance, the reality is quite different in France. According to an article in Adprip magazine, almost 7 out of 10 French people do not know that the law imposes a minimum share reserved for heirs, especially children. This rule, rooted in the Civil Code, protects children from unfair sharing, even if the will seems clear. The hereditary reserve, a…

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