The processing of inheritance cases requires special skills, good legal knowledge, often foreign languages ​​and knowledge of the archive situation and the possibilities of investigation.

In principle, a fee of € 95.00 per hour plus statutory fee is charged for processing by our office. VAT calculated. In addition, there are possible expenses for search fees and the costs of obtaining documents.

The hourly rate is uniform and includes correspondence, translations, on-site investigations, creation of heir pictures, analysis activities, evaluation of old handwritten documents, internet and database research, preparation of applications for certificates of inheritance, etc.

When it comes to costs, the focus is on transparency. With the settlement you will receive a detailed summary of expenses with receipts as well as an exact list of the time required.

After analyzing a case, you will receive a cost estimate and, if you wish, you can determine the total price up to which investigations can be carried out without further consultation. If the agreed budget is not sufficient, we will contact you in good time to discuss how to proceed.

By arrangement, it is also possible that the case processing is carried out at our office's own economic risk. In this case, the usual success fee rates determined by the case law will be charged, which, depending on the case, are between 10% and 33% of the estate.

If a contingency fee is agreed, there are no other costs. The success fee is agreed with the determined heirs and only arises if it is possible to prove the right of inheritance and to send the estate to the heirs.