By means of a legacy (also known as a bequest), the testator can bequeath certain items of his or her assets to a person designated by him or her, the legatee. GIBEL ZIRM attorneys at law support clients both in obtaining their legacy claims and in defending against unjustified legacy claims.
Services and offer for probate litigation and inheritance disputes
Enforcement of legacy claims
Our lawyers assist clients in securing their legacy claims. Regardless of whether it concerns sums of money, real estate, works of art or other valuables: We ensure that the claim to the legacy claims is fulfilled and that the bequeathed property reaches the actual beneficiary.
In principle, the heirs must hand over the legacy to the legatee. In the case of cash legacies, the heirs must pay the legatee. If this obligation is not fulfilled, there is the possibility of a legacy claim. Our lawyers have already successfully enforced claims for the return of legacy claims in many such proceedings.
However, sometimes the necessary knowledge about the legacy claims is lacking in advance. In our experience, heirs sometimes refuse to provide a legatee with information about the inheritance. In such cases, our lawyers enforce the legatee's right to information in court.
Defense against unjustified legacy claims
Legacy claims are not always legally valid or correctly formulated in accordance with the deceased's wishes. We regularly check for our clients whether legacy claims are actually justified and defend against unjustified claims in court.
It is also possible to reduce legacy claims. This follows from the fact that the granting of legacy claims entails the risk of undermining an entire estate. If the inheritance is not sufficient to satisfy the legacy claims or compulsory portions, the legacy must be reduced accordingly. We advise our clients on legacy claims in order to achieve the best possible result for them.
Competent legal representation
With our expertise in inheritance law, we represent you reliably in all inheritance disputes. Put your trust in our many years of experience and let us stand up for your rights. Contact us now for individual advice and competent support with inheritance issues.
