Renunciation of inheritance for a minor child
19. December 2025
In our blog, we inform about current topics in the field of law.
Decision of the OLG Düsseldorf – Case No. 3 WF 81/24 Parents are allowed to renounce an inheritance on behalf of their minor child if
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Decision of the Higher Regional Court Zweibrücken dated August 7, 2025 – Case No. 8 W 66/24 A testator should ensure that their will is
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Condition rating equals agreement on quality – BGH ruling, Case No. VIII 240/24 If the seller states a condition rating in the purchase contract for
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Introduction to Inheritance Law Inheritance law forms the legal basis for the distribution of the assets of a deceased person and regulates who qualifies as
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Reform of Customs Law Offers Companies Opportunities and Challenges The European Union (EU) is undergoing a comprehensive reform of customs law, representing a significant development
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Introduction to Corporate Law Corporate law forms the foundation for all associations of persons who unite through a legal transaction to achieve a common purpose.
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From the Establishment to the Transfer of a Company As a central component of commercial law, company law regulates the framework conditions surrounding a company.
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International Authority Based in Frankfurt Commenced Operations on July 1, 2025 AMLA, the European authority for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, began its operations
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Options for Dispute Resolution Among Business Partners Legal disputes among business partners cannot always be avoided. Arbitration and mediation are among the most important dispute
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Introduction to Business Loans Business loans are a key tool for many companies to enable investments, increase production, or advance the expansion of their operations.
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Federal Labor Court Ruling of March 19, 2025 – Case No. 10 AZR 67/24 Contract clauses that cause already vested virtual employee options to lapse
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Federal Court of Justice (BGH) Judgment dated 06.12.2025 – Case No. V ZR 229/23 In real estate purchase contracts, precise wording is crucial, with the
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Holiday Entitlement in German Labor Law Holiday entitlement is a central issue in German labor law and concerns every employee. The Federal Vacation Act (BUrlG)
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Introduction to Battery Storage Battery storage systems are now a central component of modern photovoltaic systems (PV systems) and play a crucial role in Germany’s
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Judgment of the OLG Frankfurt dated March 5, 2025, case no. 7 U 134/23 It is part of the duties of a managing director to
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Introduction to Insolvency Law Insolvency law in Germany forms the basis for dealing with financial crises of companies and individuals. It regulates how to handle
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Even Old Shareholdings Must Be Reported – OLG Hamburg, Case No. 2 Orbs 38/24 Shareholdings in foreign corporations must be reported to the German tax
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Cologne, 10 October 2025 – MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte announces that Lawyer and Salary Partner Michael Below has joined the international advisory network IR Global. This
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District Court Frankfurt am Main officially opens insolvency proceedings The insolvency proceedings for DR Deutsche Rücklagen GmbH were officially opened on August 22, 2025 (File
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