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To ensure that you are always up to date, you will receive occasional notifications about important court rulings as well as legal commentary and notes from our experts on this page.\n\nPlease be aware that the original language of our news content is German. While we strive for accuracy, automated or manual translations may occasionally contain errors.\n\nIf any part of a ruling or commentary is unclear, do not hesitate to reach out to us for direct advice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t28.04.2026\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\tNotarization or certification?<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNotaries notarize and certify. But what is the difference? The terms are often confused or equated, but they are completely different activities: while notarization is required for significant legal transactions and includes notarial advice, signature certification basically only confirms the identity of the signatory. Notarization In the case of notarizations, deeds are...\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the duties of a notary?<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuying a home, drawing up a marriage contract, applying for adoption - some legal transactions are so important that the law requires them to be notarized. But what is the path to the deed? What happens \u201ebehind the scenes\u201c once everyone has signed? Notaries provide advice and support from the initial idea through to implementation. The path to...\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tThe electronic notarial deed as a milestone in the digitalization of the notary's office<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSince December 29, 2025, it has been possible to draw up notarial deeds in an electronic face-to-face procedure. The parties to the deed are present in person at the notary's office, but the deed itself is originally drawn up electronically and signed electronically by the parties involved. \u201eThe introduction of electronic face-to-face notarization is a key step in the digitalization of the notary's office. An electronically drawn up deed enables...\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tThree ten-year deadlines at a glance - there's also a lot to think about when making gifts!<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeople who give away assets during their lifetime often think of tax advantages. But in fact, three different ten-year periods - in tax law, in gift and social security law and in the law on compulsory portions - determine whether a gift really has the desired effect in the end. A surprising finding for many, which shows that asset transfers are often less a spontaneous act of generosity...\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tNotaries: A legally secure start to setting up a business<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe path from an idea to your own company raises numerous legal questions. Entrepreneurs benefit from reliable legal advice from notaries when founding a company. Their neutral, competent support ensures that start-ups have a solid foundation right from the start. Clarify things early on - on site or online \u201eEspecially for young companies, it is...\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tOld resolutions of the homeowners' association - urgently check need for action<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe latest reform of the Condominium Act has significantly changed the conditions under which resolutions of a condominium owners' association also apply to buyers and other legal successors. The transitional provision protecting old resolutions expires at the end of 2025. It should therefore be checked whether old resolutions need to be adapted. Agreements and resolutions The Condominium Act distinguishes between resolutions and agreements. In...\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t