Inherited in Germany?
We handle everything.
You live abroad, a letter arrives from Germany about an inheritance, and the system feels impossible. Our office takes over the entire process — probate, tax, asset transfer and final distribution — in plain English.
German inheritance law is complex — especially from abroad
A death in Germany triggers a chain of legal steps: applying for a Certificate of Inheritance, dealing with the probate court, filing inheritance tax returns, accessing bank accounts, transferring property and communicating with heirs who may speak only German.
If you live in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or anywhere else outside Germany, the distance, language and unfamiliar procedures can be overwhelming. That is where we step in.
We take care of:
- German probate court applications
- Certificate of Inheritance (Erbschein)
- Inheritance tax calculations & filings
- Bank, property & asset transfers
- Cross-border legal conflicts
- Communication with German authorities
Full-service inheritance support
From the moment you receive the first German letter to the final distribution, we manage every legal and administrative step.
Probate & Erbschein
We obtain the German Certificate of Inheritance and handle all court formalities for you.
Cross-border estates
We resolve conflicts of laws between Germany and your country of residence.
Complete administration
From banks to tax offices to land registries, we manage every step on your behalf.
A clear path from letter to payout
We have refined our process so you can resolve a German inheritance without confusion, without learning German, and usually without travelling.
Read the full processSend us the documents
Forward the inheritance letter, will or court notice. We review everything in English.
We analyse your case
We identify the assets, heirs, applicable law and tax exposure, then give you a clear plan.
We handle probate
We obtain the Certificate of Inheritance and deal with German courts, notaries and banks.
We settle tax & formalities
We coordinate inheritance tax, debts, asset transfers and cross-border paperwork.
You receive the inheritance
The net estate is distributed to you. Most clients never need to travel to Germany.
Why heirs abroad choose us
- English-speaking team with German legal expertise
- One point of contact from start to finish
- No need to fly to Germany for most cases
- Transparent fees and free initial enquiry
- Experience with US, UK, Canadian, Australian and other international heirs
You do not have to figure this out alone
Our team combines German inheritance law expertise with the communication style international clients need. We explain every step in English, keep you informed, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Whether the estate is a single bank account, a German property, or a complex cross-border succession, we have the experience to handle it efficiently.
Send us the German letter. We will take it from there.
The sooner we review the documents, the sooner we can protect your position and avoid missed deadlines. The initial enquiry is free.
Email us the documents
Inheritance letter, will, death certificate — whatever you have.
Receive a clear plan
We explain the situation, the timeline and the costs before any work begins.
We handle the rest
You focus on your life. We focus on Germany.