by Dirk W. Kolvenbach | May 13, 2020 | • Residency; consequences, double nationality, cross border estate planning
We advise you on all aspects regarding the statutory law of succession or last will according to the German law. Many property owners as well as owners of other assets ask themselves whether it is advisable to make provisions for their own death, or whether it is...
by Dirk W. Kolvenbach | May 13, 2020 | • Residency; consequences, double nationality, cross border estate planning
An international accrual of inheritance is given when for example a German testator holds assets abroad or vice versa a foreign testator holds assets in Germany. Due to the different national regulations in each country the international assets of e.g. Germans involve...
by Dirk W. Kolvenbach | May 13, 2020 | • Estate planning, • Tax planning (estate taxes and duties), • Tax planning (personal income tax)
Showing ways and solutions to the High Net Worth Individuals to protect and optimise their assets. Wealthy people – the so called High Net Worth Individuals – keeping their property on a foreign account are currently under a general suspicion of tax evasion. The case...
by Dirk W. Kolvenbach | May 5, 2020 | • Family Integrity & Organization
A Family Office can help if the private wealth has become extensive and complex. Finding a suitable partner is essential. To enable successful, i.e. profitable, management of assets, Family Offices must meet specific quality requirements such as personal integrity,...