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There are many reasons why it can make sense to waive an inheritance. For example, if the estate only consists of debts or if an heir does not want to become part of a disputed community of heirs. However, all parties involved must be careful if the waiver is intended to ensure that the inheritance goes to a specific person (alone). A difficult everyday topic It comes up in...

Anyone who thinks that pen and paper still dominate everyday office life in the notary's office is very much mistaken. Numerous projects make it clear: notaries are getting fit for the future. The modern notary's office already offers citizens the opportunity to set up companies online, for example. Communication with authorities is increasingly taking place digitally. Citizens are also being...

Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Notaries. Unfortunately, it often happens that wills are not found or are only found years later. The Chamber of Notaries recommends that anyone wishing to make a will should play it safe and place it in official safekeeping. This means that the will will inevitably be recorded in the Central Register of Wills of the Federal Chamber of Notaries. With a notary...

Since August 1, 2022, it has been possible to form a GmbH or UG and register with the commercial register and other registers online. On August 1, 2023, the legislator extended the scope of notarial online procedures so that contributions in kind or premiums in kind in the GmbH formation process as well as unanimous shareholder resolutions on capital increases and other amendments to the articles of association can also be carried out in the virtual presence of the...

Since July 30, 2024, the new website of the Federal Chamber of Notaries on the topic of "Founding a GmbH" has been available at https://gmbh-gruenden.notar.de/. The site offers interested founders a wealth of legal and practical information on the topic of "founding a GmbH". As the first port of call for start-ups and entrepreneurs, the site explains the individual legal aspects of founding a GmbH in an easy-to-understand and...

Partial property sales are heavily advertised by various providers in the media. The offer is aimed primarily at senior citizens who need liquidity and - particularly due to their age - are no longer able or willing to take out a loan. Financial freedom is promised by converting property ownership into liquidity, supposedly without sacrificing the benefits of ownership.