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Inheritance tax law in Germany

Original: “Erbschaftsteuerrecht in Deutschland”

The current edition of the Germany-Switzerland Inheritance Guide offers practical information on succession planning in a cross-border context. The guide provides in-depth insights into inheritance law in both countries, inheritance and gift tax, typical foundation structures and much more. Dr. Andreas Richter and Dr. Andreas Humm contributed the chapter on inheritance tax law in Germany.

in: Erbschaftsratgeber Deutschland-Schweiz, Handelskammer Deutschland Schweiz, 6th edition, 2025, 91-103
ISBN: 978-3-905718-15-7
Authors: Dr. Andreas Richter, Dr. Andreas Humm
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