Inheritance Law and Succession
Fabian Ramser | Ulrike Schmitt
“One generation builds the foundation. The next takes over. In between, thorough preparation makes all the difference.”
Planning for family businesses and shareholders · Wealth holders and family offices · Spouses and civile partners · Testators and forward-thinking heirs · Associations and foundations
One generation builds it up, and the next takes over. The question between the two is how to make this happen. Assets, equity interests, and responsibilities must be passed on. Ensuring that no conflicts arise and that the assets are preserved requires careful, purposeful planning.
Statutory share, estate tax, business succession: the mechanics are complex, and the consequences are long-lasting. Power to act in estate planning therefore means: We address in good time what will no longer be negotiable later on. We establish structures that will endure – even after the person who built them is gone. To that end, we draft secure agreements that create lasting bonds rather than causing division for years to come.
Helping to shape succession planning. Safeguarding when assets and tax implications are at stake. Defending clients when there are disputes over the true intent or distribution of assets.
Our Services:
Structuring and safeguarding assets
Planning succession and optimizing tax arrangements
Drafting wills and inheritance agreements
Proactively arranging business succession
Administering estates
Enduring powers of attorney and healthcare directives
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Business succession and asset transfer
Drafting of wills and inheritance agreements
Inter vivos transfers
Drafting of handover and transfer agreements
Family-owned companies and asset structuring
Development of succession plans
Succession arrangements under company law
Execution of wills
Inheritance disputes and estate administration
Statutory share rights and statutory share claims
Inheritance disputes and estate litigation
Enduring powers of attorney and healthcare directives
Drafting of family and pool agreements