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Inheritance matters

German and Namibian Inheritance Law differ fundamentally. The German Embassy Windhoek can support you when applying for a German certificate of inheritance or in renouncing an inheritance.

The German Embassy provides basic information on German Inheritance Law (symbolic picture)

Renouncing an inheritance in Germany

If you want to renounce an inheritance, you can declare the renouncement within a certain period of time.

Renouncing an inheritance needs to be officially declared (symbolic picture).

Certificate of inheritance („Erbschein“) and application process

Here you can find out what a certificate of inheritance is and how you can apply for it.

A signed document with a stamp reading inheritance

Inheritance Tax

Information on the German inheritance tax is available (German language only) on the website of the German Federal Ministry of Finance.

Inheritance Law (symbolic picture)
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