The death of a loved one is a great burden for their relatives. In addition to the personal loss, there often disputes about the inheritance arise. Such disputes are usually associated with high costs and intra-family stress and discord.
Clear testamentary dispositions or inter vivos dispositions (such as a timely transfer of the business) can avoid inheritance disputes or significantly reduce their likelihood. Usually, one does not do future generations any favours if one assumes that they will already settle everything among themselves in the estate. Correctly drawn up wills and testamentary dispositions make it easier for heirs to respect and implement the will of the deceased person. Parents in particular are also reassured during their lifetime if they know that they have “settled everything”.
This website will give you a first general overview of the Austrian inheritance law system. How do I draw up a will correctly? What is intestate succession and the parentel system? Do partners (Lebensgefährten) have a right of inheritance and what about the right to a compulsory portion? Which law is applicable and is there inheritance tax in Austria?
Timely planning of the transfer of assets avoids subsequent problems and thus creates security for generations. The lawyers at ARNOLD Rechtsanwälte GmbH have many years of experience in all matters relating to the structuring of family assets, inheritances, testamentary dispositions, compulsory portions and the successful transfer to the next generation, also in relation to real estate and companies. In the Private Client area, we have been ranked in top positions in all major rankings for many years.
Please note that the use of the website is subject to the terms of use. It does not claim to be complete, up-to-date or correct. Particularly in matters of inheritance law, it is strongly advisable to seek advice from a lawyer or a notary.