By means of a legacy, also known as a bequest, a testator may leave specific assets to a person designated by them, the legatee. GIBEL ZIRM Attorneys at Law support clients both in enforcing legacy claims and in defending against unjustified claims.
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Enforcement of Legacy Claims
Our lawyers assist clients in securing their legacy claims. Whether the subject matter is a sum of money, real estate, works of art, or other valuable assets, we ensure that the legacy is properly fulfilled and that the bequeathed property reaches the intended beneficiary. As a general rule, the heirs are required to transfer the legacy to the legatee. In the case of cash legacies, they must make payment accordingly. If this obligation is not fulfilled, the legatee may enforce the claim in court. Our lawyers have successfully enforced claims for the transfer and payment of legacies in numerous proceedings.
In some cases, however, the legatee initially lacks the necessary information about the estate or the legacy claim itself. In our experience, heirs sometimes refuse to provide a legatee with relevant information about the estate. 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 assess for our clients whether asserted legacy claims are in fact justified and defend against unfounded claims in court.
It may also be necessary to reduce legacy claims. This follows from the fact that the fulfillment of legacies must not jeopardize the estate as a whole. Where the estate is insufficient to satisfy all legacy claims or compulsory portion claims in full, the legacies must be reduced accordingly. We advise our clients comprehensively in relation to legacy claims in order to achieve the best possible outcome 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 tailored advice and competent support in inheritance matters.
