Probate - Application for a certificate of inheritance
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Sterbefall und Nachlass
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Ausweise und Dokumente
Procedure
The probate court is responsible for issuing certificates of inheritance on the basis of both legal and testamentary succession.
The probate court with local jurisdiction is the district court at the last habitual residence of the deceased. This is not necessarily the last place of residence under civil law, but the place where the deceased last had his or her center of life.
In principle, applications for certificates of inheritance can be certified at any district court by way of legal assistance. Every heir is entitled to apply for a certificate of inheritance. It is sufficient if one of several co-heirs files the application.
It is mandatory to make an appointment at the Bremen local courts. Applicants may also contact a notary public .
In addition to the application, an affirmation in lieu of oath must be submitted concerning certain information provided for by law, which must be certified by the court or by a notary public. If the application and the affirmation in lieu of oath are to be notarized by a court, the personal appearance of at least one heir at the court is required. If, due to physical limitations, notarization is required in the house/apartment of an heir, this can only be carried out by a notary.
At the court or in a notary's office, you will receive information about which documents you have to provide and which declarations you may still have to make.
After examination of the application and written hearing of any other parties involved, the certificate of inheritance can be issued.
