Claim Your German Inheritance Without Traveling Abroad
If you've recently learned that you are the heir to a German estate, you may be asking yourself a critical question: “Do I need to travel to Germany to claim my inheritance?” In most cases, the answer is no—but only if you handle the legal process correctly from the start. German inheritance law is formal, documentation-heavy, and procedurally strict, but with the right legal representation, it is entirely possible to manage the process from the United States.
The key to accessing assets such as bank accounts, real estate, or personal property in Germany lies in obtaining the Erbschein (Certificate of Inheritance), a document issued by a German probate court. To secure this certificate, you’ll need to submit apostilled and translated documents, prove your legal relationship to the deceased, and sometimes appear before a German notary or court. However, with the help of a dual-licensed attorney and a well-prepared power of attorney, you can authorize a local representative to act entirely on your behalf—eliminating the need to travel.
The German American Law Center PLC, working in close partnership with Rechtsanwaltskanzlei PECHER in Radebeul, Germany, offers a comprehensive solution for U.S. heirs. Led by Attorney Mandy Pecher, Esq., LLM., MBA, who is licensed to practice law in both Germany and the United States, the firm assists clients with every step of the process—preparing and submitting the necessary paperwork, coordinating with German authorities, and ensuring compliance with both U.S. and German legal standards. Their bilingual, cross-border approach makes remote inheritance possible and efficient.
Many heirs waste time and money trying to navigate German probate courts on their own or are misinformed by general practitioners unfamiliar with German law. They often find themselves frustrated by procedural delays, document rejections, or requests for in-person appearances that could have been avoided. With proper legal representation, you not only eliminate the burden of international travel, but you also reduce the risk of making mistakes that could delay or jeopardize your inheritance.
If you’ve inherited assets in Germany and are concerned about the logistics of claiming them from abroad, don’t wait until the process becomes overwhelming. Contact the German American Law Center PLC or Rechtsanwaltskanzlei PECHER today. With the right legal team on your side, you can secure your inheritance without stepping foot in Germany.
Contact the German American Law Center PLC
The German American Law Center PLC specializes in international surrogacy, parentage rights, and cross-border family law.
We guide intended parents through every step from surrogacy agreements and legal parentage to citizenship filings and ethical oversight.
📞 Phone: +1 (989) 687-5255
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