This guide provides a comprehensive overview of inheritance law in a lexical format. It covers various topics in a clear, understandable, and practical manner, including: wills and inheritance contracts, gifts and inheritance law, statutory succession and compulsory shares, specific considerations for couples (with and without children), singles, life partnerships, widows and widowers, and divorced individuals, as well as the rights and obligations of heirs and the heirs' community, pre- and post-inheritance, certificates of inheritance and inheritance tax, estate administration, and power of attorney. In its 14th edition, the new release takes into account the current state of legislation and highest court rulings. It also highlights the European Inheritance Regulation (EU Inheritance Regulation) of 2012, which applies to inheritance cases from August 17, 2015, and its implications for inheritance law.