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More security for last wills: Official safekeeping and central register of wills
Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Notaries. Unfortunately, it happens again and again that wills are not found or are only found years later. The Chamber of Notaries recommends that anyone who wants to make a will should play it safe and place it in official safekeeping. This means that the will will inevitably be recorded in the Central Register of Wills of the Federal Chamber of Notaries. With a notary...
Notarial online procedures - simplified procedure for citizens
Since August 1, 2022, it has been possible to form a GmbH or a UG and register with the commercial register and other registers online. On August 1, 2023, the legislator extended the scope of notarial online procedures so that contributions in kind or premiums in kind in the GmbH formation process as well as unanimous shareholder resolutions on capital increases and other amendments to the articles of association can also be carried out in the virtual presence of the...
New website of the Federal Chamber of Notaries on the topic of "Founding a GmbH"
Since July 30, 2024, the new website of the Federal Chamber of Notaries on the topic of "Founding a GmbH" has been available at https://gmbh-gruenden.notar.de/. The site offers interested founders a wealth of legal and practical information on the topic of "founding a GmbH". As the first port of call for start-ups and entrepreneurs, the site explains the individual legal aspects of founding a GmbH in an easy-to-understand and...
Partial sale of your home - What owners should know
Partial sales of properties are heavily advertised by various providers in the media. The offer is aimed primarily at senior citizens who need liquidity and - particularly due to their age - are no longer able or willing to take out a loan. Financial freedom is promised by converting property ownership into liquidity, supposedly without sacrificing the benefits of ownership.
Complex families, clear relationships: Estate planning in patchwork families
At a time when family structures are becoming ever more diverse, patchwork families are an increasingly common phenomenon. However, the challenge of bringing together different life paths and relationships also raises complex estate planning issues. Statutory inheritance law is based on the traditional family situation and takes no account of the special interests of patchwork families. Qualified legal advice and...
When does a prenuptial agreement make sense, when is it immoral? Agreement still possible even before a divorce
When does a marriage contract make sense, when is it immoral? Agreement still possible even before a divorce Frankfurt am Main Chamber of Notaries. Young couples in particular often have reservations about bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement. The fear is too great that their partner might assume a lack of trust. Depending on the individual case, a prenuptial agreement can make a lot of sense, for example, in order to make matrimonial property agreements...