Germany Inheritance & Gift Tax Guides
2 guides on Erbschaftsteuer, Schenkungsteuer, tax-free allowances by Steuerklasse, business exemption, and estate plannin.
Germany Estate Planning Guide (Nachlassplanung)
Learn how to plan your estate in Germany — wills (Testament), legal succession (gesetzliche Erbfolge), the Pflichtteil (compulsory share), trusts, and power of attorney (Vorsorgevollmacht).
Germany Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide (Erbschaft- und Schenkungsteuer)
Learn how the progressive Erbschaftsteuer (inheritance tax) and Schenkungsteuer (gift tax) work — 7%–50% rates by Steuerklasse, personal allowances up to €500,000 for spouses, and the business succession exemption.