inheritance law.
Legal advice and representation in inheritance law matters.

We provide comprehensive advice and representation in the area of inheritance law – with experience, sensitivity, and a clear focus on the essentials. Our services range from legally sound Preparation of wills about the Contesting invalid testamentary dispositions, the Clarification of legal or testamentary inheritance, up to Enforcement of compulsory share claims or the arrangement of legacies. Even in often emotionally stressful inheritance disputes We are at your side as a reliable partner – also in the Estate administration, which concerns an orderly and fair distribution of the inheritance.

Will &
Contesting a will
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A legally sound will allows you to clearly express your wishes and avoid disputes among your surviving relatives. We provide comprehensive advice on drafting your will—whether it's handwritten, signed, or notarized. Precise wording is particularly important to avoid later interpretation issues.

If there are doubts about an existing will – for example due to formal errors, unclear wording or suspected third-party influence – we will examine the prospects of success of a Contesting a willReasons for this can include, for example, lack of testamentary capacity, threats, deception, or error. As an experienced law firm, we represent both heirs and those entitled to a statutory share in contesting or defending a will.

A legacy is a special gift to a specific person without naming that person as an heir. It can be monetary, real estate, property, or rights. We advise you on drafting and securing a legacy in a will or inheritance contract.

As Check heir or legatee We will represent your claims and enforce them if necessary. We will also provide legal support in the event of disputed legacies—for example, if the gift is unclearly worded or the estate is insufficient.

legacy
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succession
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legally

Intestate succession determines who is entitled to inherit in the event of death if no will exists. Spouses, children, parents, and other relatives are considered in a legally established order of precedence. There is often uncertainty about who inherits what share, especially in patchwork families, registered partnerships, or multi-generational families. We provide you with legal certainty and represent you in enforcing your intestate inheritance claims.

testamentary

With a will, you determine who receives what. This can be advantageous, for example, for non-relatives or for specific gifts. We support you in optimally drafting testamentary provisions and review existing wills for their legal validity. In the event of a dispute, we represent your interests in inheritance proceedings.

Inheritance disputes often arise from unclear wording in a will, disappointed expectations, or complex family relationships. We represent your interests in all inheritance disputes, whether between heirs, with those entitled to a statutory share, or with legatees.

Our goal: a legally sound, but also as sustainable a solution as possible, ideally through an out-of-court settlement, but if necessary, through court-ordered inheritance proceedings. With experience and negotiating skills, we guide you through difficult conflicts.

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Estate administration
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The Estate administration includes numerous legal, tax and organizational tasks: collection of estate assets, debt repayment, application for probate proceedings, clarification of the heirs' status, dealing with banks, insurance companies and authorities.

As an experienced law firm, we guide you through all phases of the estate planning process – from probate to the transfer of assets. We ensure a structured, legally sound estate plan and support you in complex or cross-border inheritance cases.

The compulsory share It gives close relatives—such as children, spouses, or parents—a legal minimum claim to the estate, even if they are disinherited. It is paid out in cash and usually corresponds to half of the statutory share of the inheritance.

If larger gifts were made during the testator’s lifetime, a claim to Compulsory portion supplement This takes such donations into account in order not to disadvantage persons entitled to a statutory share.

We support you with:

  • the Calculation and assertion the compulsory portion,
  • the Examination of donations with regard to compulsory portion supplements,
  • the Defense against claims, for example if you yourself are an heir or recipient,
  • as well as the precautionary planning of your estateto avoid conflicts.

There are many legal details to consider, especially when it comes to supplementing statutory shares. We ensure a legally sound, fair solution – in the interest of your entitlement or your protection.

Compulsory portion & compulsory portion supplement
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A well-coordinated team for your concerns.

With professional expertise, empathy, and dedication, we advocate for your rights – individually, multilingually, and with vision. Our employees bring not only legal expertise but also an understanding of personal life situations and cultural backgrounds.
Get to know the people who work for your concerns every day with heart, mind and responsibility.

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Reliability, experience and humanity – this is what our team stands for, and we are fully committed to protecting your legal interests.

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Why the Nagler Law Firm?

Many years of experience

The Nagler Law Firm has many years of experience in various legal areas and offers its clients sound legal advice and committed representation.

Languages

German, English, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian: For smooth communication with clients from different language areas.

Your law firm near you

We place great value on personal and local support, enabling us to develop customized solutions that are optimally tailored to the individual needs of our clients.

Our core competencies

Family law, inheritance law, real estate law, corporate law and litigation: We combine broad specialist knowledge with practical experience in key legal areas.