Claim German Inheritance Without Leaving the U.S.

July 16, 20252 min read

German American Law Center PLC - German Inheritance

If you’ve inherited property, money, or other assets in Germany but live in the United States, the idea of managing it all from abroad can seem daunting. The good news is: you do not need to travel to Germany to secure your inheritance. With the right legal representation, the entire process, from court filings to asset transfers, can be handled remotely and legally, ensuring your rights are fully protected without stepping on a plane.

The German American Law Center PLC, located in Michigan, works in close collaboration with its partner office, Rechtsanwaltskanzlei PECHER in Radebeul, Germany, to provide cross-border probate services. This transatlantic partnership allows U.S.-based heirs to manage German estates efficiently. The firms coordinate all communications with German probate courts, banks, land registries, and notaries, so clients can complete the inheritance process without ever needing to travel overseas.

One of the first steps in securing assets is obtaining a Certificate of Inheritance (Erbschein), which is required to access German bank accounts, sell or transfer real estate, and handle other official transactions. Attorney Mandy Pecher, Esq., LLM., MBA, a dual-licensed attorney in both the U.S. and Germany, assists clients by preparing all necessary affidavits, guiding notarizations in the U.S., and submitting documents directly to German authorities on your behalf.

Many estates involve more than just court paperwork. There may be real estate to liquidate, business interests to assess, or inheritance taxes to navigate. Through her offices on both continents, Attorney Pecher works with local professionals including tax advisors and realtors to manage every aspect of the estate. Her bilingual and bicultural legal background ensures nothing is lost in translation, legally, linguistically, or financially.

If you're facing a German inheritance and want to avoid the time, expense, and stress of international travel, the German American Law Center PLC and Rechtsanwaltskanzlei PECHER offer a powerful, proven solution. From first contact to final transfer of assets, their team ensures the process is smooth, compliant, and stress-free. To get started, call the U.S. office at +1.989.687.5255 or the German office at +49.351.4540.99.11 for a consultation.

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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.

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The German American Law Center PLC specializes in cross border German and U.S. American Law issues including German Probate Law and German Probate Administration, German Inheritance Law, International Wills, German Family Law including Adoptions, German Step Parent Adoptions, German Citizenship Law, International Surrogacy Law, Michigan Surrogacy Law, U.S. Immigration Law, US passport applications, U.S. citizenship law, U.S. Business Law, the Recognition and Enforcement of German Judgments in the US and Enforcement of U.S. Judgments in Germany. We provide legal Expert Witness services and legal translation services.

German American Law Center PLC

The German American Law Center PLC specializes in cross border German and U.S. American Law issues including German Probate Law and German Probate Administration, German Inheritance Law, International Wills, German Family Law including Adoptions, German Step Parent Adoptions, German Citizenship Law, International Surrogacy Law, Michigan Surrogacy Law, U.S. Immigration Law, US passport applications, U.S. citizenship law, U.S. Business Law, the Recognition and Enforcement of German Judgments in the US and Enforcement of U.S. Judgments in Germany. We provide legal Expert Witness services and legal translation services.

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