How can I bequeath my property?

Real estate owners need to think carefully about how they will pass their property on to their surviving partner and children. Residential properties and holiday homes can’t always be divided into equal shares like securities and account balances. That frequently leads to problems with the division of the estate and, in the worst case, to disputes between the heirs. So you should arrange the most important things in good time.

Note: If you don’t make any provisions in case of death, your surviving spouse may, in certain circumstances, have to sell your jointly owned house or flat in order to pay the other heirs. Married couples should therefore plan in good time how they can benefit each other in order to avoid this scenario.

Would you like to find out more about what options you have and what you should bear in mind when bequeathing a property? Arrange a free meeting at VZ.