Inheritance law
In inheritance law, the notary helps to regulate the transfer of assets after the death of a family member and ensures that everything is legally correct and comprehensible. The notary plays the following roles:
➩ Wills and contracts of inheritance
The notary advises on and notarizes the will
or contract of inheritance to ensure that the testator’s assets are passed on to specific persons as desired after his or her death.
➩ Application for a certificate of inheritance
If a person has not made a notarized will, a certificate of inheritance is required to prove that they are an heir. An application for a certificate of inheritance can be made to the notary for this purpose. The notary forwards this to the court, which issues a certificate of inheritance. This confirms who the heirs are and in what proportion they inherit.
➩ Waiver of inheritance
If an heir does not wish to accept the inheritance, the notary will assist with the formal renunciation of the inheritance so that the heir does not have to assume any liabilities. To do this, the notary must be contacted as soon as possible, as short deadlines apply and if they are missed, everything, including the testator’s debts, will be inherited.
➩ Transfer of inheritance shares
The notary accompanies the transfer of inheritance shares, e.g. in the distribution of real estate or other assets among the heirs.