How does the inheritance process work if there is no will available?
September 12, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Uwe Herrmann
Dear Sir or Madam,
my name is Elvira Weise and I am facing a complex legal situation regarding inheritance law. My father recently passed away and did not leave a will. Now I am wondering how the succession of inheritance works in such a case and what consequences this has for me as a potential heir.
My father leaves behind me and my siblings, with whom he also did not make a will. We are unsure about how the inheritance will be divided and whether there might be disputes among the heirs. Additionally, I am concerned that I might be disadvantaged as I do not have sufficient knowledge of inheritance law.
I would like to know what the legal succession of inheritance looks like without a will and what regulations apply in this case. Are there ways for me to secure my inheritance and avoid disputes with my siblings? What steps should I as a potential heir take now to protect my rights and ensure a fair distribution of the inheritance?
Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to your expert advice.
Yours sincerely,
Elvira Weise
Dear Mrs. Weise,
I understand your situation and can empathize with the fact that you are in a difficult legal position. When a relative passes away without a will, the legal succession comes into effect. This determines who is considered a legal heir and how the inheritance is divided.
In your case, as the daughter of the deceased, you are one of the legal heirs and therefore have a legal claim to a share of the inheritance. Your siblings, as additional children of the deceased, are also considered legal heirs. The legal succession typically dictates that the children inherit equally. This means that you and your siblings will each receive an equal share of the inheritance.
If disputes arise among the heirs, it is important that you take action promptly to find a resolution. One way to secure your inheritance and avoid conflicts is to reach an agreement on the division of the estate. You and your siblings can come to a mutual agreement on how the inheritance will be divided. It may also be helpful to involve a neutral mediator to find a fair solution.
To protect your rights as a potential heir and ensure a fair distribution of the inheritance, I recommend that you seek advice from an experienced lawyer specializing in inheritance law. A specialist in inheritance law can provide comprehensive advice and support you in all legal steps. Together, you can develop a strategy to assert your claims and resolve disputes.
I hope that my explanations are helpful to you and I am available for further questions.
Sincerely,
Uwe Herrmann
