Inheritance Law and Business Succession

The timely and prudent regulation of inheritance and succession is a crucial step in securing assets and avoiding conflicts. A well-thought-out succession plan provides guidance, preserves the ability to act, and ensures long-term security. At Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner, we combine forward-looking planning with assertive representation – for clear solutions in a highly sensitive environment.

Your added value at a glance:

• Predictability and security: Tailor-made succession plans for family and corporate assets.
• Entrepreneurial focus: Drafting of entrepreneurial wills, death clauses in partnership agreements, transfer agreements, and tax-optimized models for anticipated succession.
• Conflict avoidance and resolution: Clear structures reduce the potential for disputes; if necessary, we enforce inheritance and compulsory portion claims, certificates of inheritance, or claims for the return of gifts in an objective and consistent manner.
• Tax and legal optimization: Linking inheritance law, corporate law, family law, and tax law – for example, in patchwork wills, marriage contracts, or D&O liability.
• International perspective: Cross-border inheritance cases in focus – with the support of our international network.

A sound succession and inheritance plan is more than just legal provision – it is the foundation for the long-term success and stability of families and businesses. We provide you with personal, dedicated, and solution-oriented support – from the initial idea to implementation and, if necessary, through any conflicts that may arise.