Planning assets, clarifying claims and preventing disputes

Inheritance-law decisions often have effects across generations. Clear estate planning can protect the testator’s wishes, safeguard family members and reduce later disputes. Following a death, JUDr. Gunther WITTENSTEIN Law Firm helps clarify legal positions and available options promptly.

Wills and inheritance agreements

The firm advises on intestate succession and individual planning through wills or inheritance agreements. Family circumstances, real estate, businesses, international aspects, previous gifts and tax interfaces are considered. Tax matters can be coordinated with the client’s tax adviser where necessary.

Compulsory shares and disclosure

Compulsory-share claims frequently require information concerning the composition and value of the estate. The firm assists entitled persons in determining and enforcing claims and advises heirs on reviewing and defending unjustified or excessive demands.

Communities of heirs and estate distribution

Where there are several heirs, the estate must generally be administered jointly. Different interests concerning real estate, businesses, bank accounts or personal property can cause disputes. The objective is a legally robust and economically reasonable distribution.

Certificates of inheritance, acceptance and disclaimer

Whether a certificate of inheritance is required and whether an inheritance should be accepted or disclaimed depends on the circumstances. Potential liabilities and statutory deadlines make early review especially important.

Representation in inheritance disputes

The firm provides representation in disputes concerning the interpretation of wills, heirship, compulsory shares, gifts, estate administration and distribution—initially seeking an appropriate out-of-court solution and, where necessary, acting before the courts.

Contact us

Do you need a legal assessment or representation? JUDr. Gunther WITTENSTEIN Law Firm in Leverkusen will examine your individual circumstances and work with you to develop an appropriate course of action.

📞 Telephone: +49 (214) 50095030
📍 Address: Overfeldweg 63, 51371 Leverkusen-Bürrig, Germany
📠 Fax: +49 (214) 50095033
✉️ Email: info@kanzlei-wittenstein.de
🌐 Website: www.wittenstein.law