Reclaim Early Repayment Penalty on Loans
Introduction to Prepayment Penalties The prepayment penalty is a fee charged by the bank when a borrower repays their loan in full before the end
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Reclaim Early Repayment Penalty on Loans
Introduction to Prepayment Penalties The prepayment penalty is a fee charged by the bank when a borrower repays their loan in full before the end
Compulsory Share Claim of Illegitimate Children
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Federal Court of Justice on Compulsory Portion in International Inheritance Law
Introduction International inheritance law governs how estates with a foreign connection are to be handled legally. Although inheritance law in Germany is anchored in the
Prenuptial Agreement – Exclusion of Gain Equalization Is Not Immoral
Introduction to separation of property Separation of property is a matrimonial property regime that spouses can individually agree upon by means of a marriage contract.
USA Marriage: German Law in International Marriages
Introduction to International Marriage Law International marriage law regulates which rules and laws apply to marriages and divorces with a foreign element. As soon as
No European Certificate of Succession if Third Parties Raise Legal Objections
Decision of the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt: No European Certificate of Succession in Case of Disputed Objections, Also in Appeal Proceedings The Higher Regional
Input tax deduction not possible for shareholders before GmbH formation
Input tax deduction when founding a GmbH – Legal classification and current developments The formation of a limited liability company (GmbH) remains a popular choice
Commercial Agents’ Right to Free Provision of Aids
Claim to Free Provision of Work Tools by the Principal – New Developments in Commercial Agency Law Following the Federal Court of Justice Decision In
Roof renovation involves more than just the top roof layer
Roof Renovation: Scope, Legal Significance, and Current Developments The question of what is to be understood legally as a “roof renovation” is a regular concern
Gift Tax: Tax Class I Also Applies to Biological Father
Gift tax classification of donations from the biological but not legal father With its judgment of 27 November 2016 (Ref.: 1 K 1507/16), the Fiscal
Federal Court of Justice Clarifies Requirements for Revocation of Gift
Framework conditions for revoking a gift due to gross ingratitude – Insights into the case law of the Federal Court of Justice In the context
Challenge of Gifts Due to Gross Ingratitude: Burden of Proof Regulated
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Gift promises require a notarial agreement to be effective
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Revocation of a Gift Due to Gross Ingratitude: Comprehensive Review Required
Overall assessment in the case of revocation of a gift due to gross ingratitude In the context of gifts, motives, personal relationships, and the trust
Former Managing Director Enjoys Protection Against Dismissal
Introduction to Protection Against Dismissal Protection against dismissal for a managing director of a GmbH is a complex issue that holds significant importance for both
Claim for Retirement Maintenance Without Proof of Age-Related Incapacity to Work
Spousal support due to age: No requirement for incapacity to work to occur during the marriage On December 13, 2023, the Higher Regional Court (OLG)
Maintenance for care justified in case of adult mental disability
Entitlement to care maintenance for an adult child with intellectual disability – significance and current legal situation On November 16, 2023, the Higher Regional Court
European Court of Justice criticizes Italian VAT amnesty
Decision of the European Court of Justice on the Italian Value Added Tax Amnesty On July 17, 2008, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered
Child Support in Alternating Custody: Right of Choice in Decision-Making Authority
Child maintenance in the true shared custody model: Options available to the custodial parent regarding enforcement The shared custody model, in which a child is
Challenging Discharge Resolutions in the Case of Material False Information
Challenging Discharge Resolutions in Case of Incorrect Information – Requirements for Relevance The question of contesting discharge resolutions of a company’s management continues to gain
