Inheriting property from abroad can be a stressful and emotional process — especially when different legal systems and tax regulations come into play. For U.S. citizens inheriting property in Germany, understanding both German inheritance law and how it interacts with...
Estate Planning
Navigating International Inheritance: How the law firm of Urban Thier & Federer Assists American Clients in Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands
Handling an inheritance abroad can be a complex and often overwhelming process for American beneficiaries. At , Attorneys at Law, we have spent over 20 years guiding clients through the intricacies of international inheritance and probate...
International Heirs and U.S. Inheritance: How Urban Thier & Federer Assists Foreign Beneficiaries in U.S. Probate Matters
Inheriting assets in the United States as a foreign heir or beneficiary can present unique legal and financial challenges. The complexities of U.S. probate law, differences in legal systems, and potential tax implications require the guidance of experienced...
Tax Planning For Non-U.S. Citizen Beneficiaries: Should You Establish A Qualified Domestic Trust?
In U.S. estate law, the unlimited marital deduction allows assets to pass from one spouse to another without estate tax implications. However, this deduction only applies if the surviving spouse is a U.S. citizen. In the case of the surviving spouse not being a U.S....
The U.S.-German Estate Treaty And Its Impact On Inheritance
When it comes to cross-border estate matters it is important to consider the impact of estate tax treaties. With the right guidance, these tax treaties can be applied to significantly reduce tax obligations resulting from estate matters. The United States has entered...
Real wills can be dramatically different than in fiction
The legal profession often has a prominent role in works of fiction in print, movies and television drama. While an attorney is just as likely to be depicted as a force for good or evil as an individual character, considerable poetic license is typically taken with...
Inheriting in New York
When a loved one dies, whether expectedly or not, we find ourselves facing questions about that person’s final wishes. Outside the obvious funerary preparations, we also find ourselves having to disburse the deceased’s assets. Here at Urban Thier & Federer, we...
Cross-Border Inheritance: U.S. and German Estate Planning
Do you own assets both in the U.S. and Germany? When an estate includes assets in both the United States and Germany, several legal complexities must be considered to ensure a complete and successful inheritance process. The inheritance laws in these two countries...