Our Services
Full-Spectrum Inheritance Law
From the first legal filing to the final asset transfer, Walter Karl Hans handles every stage of the inheritance process with precision and clarity.
01
Your rights, fully protected.
Inheritance Legal Guidance
Navigating German inheritance law requires expertise and speed. We represent your interests from the moment a claim arises — filing the Erbschein (certificate of inheritance), contesting invalid wills, resolving disputes among co-heirs, and ensuring every legal obligation is met on time.
What's included
- Certificate of inheritance (Erbschein) applications
- Will validity assessment and contestation
- Co-heir dispute resolution
- Creditor and debt liability management
- Representation before probate courts (Nachlassgericht)
02
A complete picture of what you've inherited.
Estate Assessment & Documentation
Before any legal or financial decision can be made, the estate must be fully understood. Our team conducts a thorough inventory of all assets — real property, financial accounts, business interests, and personal effects — and prepares the documentation required by German courts and tax authorities.
What's included
- Full estate inventory and asset valuation
- Coordination with notaries (Notare) and courts
- Inheritance tax (Erbschaftsteuer) assessment and filing
- Business interest and shareholding evaluation
- Cross-border asset identification and documentation
03
Maximum value. Minimum friction.
Asset & Property Liquidation
When you're ready to convert inherited assets into capital, we manage the entire process. From property valuation and market listing to negotiating sale terms and overseeing the final settlement, we ensure you receive the full value of your inheritance without the administrative burden.
What's included
- Real estate valuation and market listing
- Buyer negotiation and sale contract management
- Coordination with Grundbuchamt (land registry)
- Liquidation of financial portfolios and accounts
- Final settlement and proceeds distribution
04
German law meets international complexity.
Cross-Border Estates
When an estate spans multiple countries — assets in Germany, heirs abroad, or a deceased who lived internationally — the legal complexity multiplies. We have extensive experience navigating EU succession regulations and coordinating with legal partners across Europe to resolve cross-border estates efficiently.
What's included
- EU Succession Regulation (EU 650/2012) compliance
- Coordination with foreign legal counsel
- International asset identification and transfer
- Multi-jurisdiction tax planning
- European Certificate of Succession
Not Sure Where to Start?
Every inheritance situation is different. Schedule a confidential consultation and we'll outline the exact steps for your case — clearly, and without obligation.