This guide covers all important areas related to inheritance law. Typical questions that frequently arise in practice are answered clearly and concisely. Among other topics, it addresses: statutory succession, wills, testamentary foundations, actions following a death, heir liability, executors, gift and inheritance tax, as well as numerous other aspects. Highlighted examples, tips, and practical templates facilitate implementation and help avoid pitfalls. Written by experienced experts: Ludger Bornewasser is a lawyer and a specialist in inheritance law, primarily working in the field of asset transfer. As a certified business succession advisor and specialist in inheritance and inheritance tax law, he also deals with corporate law in the context of business succession. Manfred Hacker is a lawyer and advises his clients exclusively in inheritance law and inheritance tax law as a specialist lawyer for inheritance law and certified executor.