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Buying a house as a family or couple: when a GbR can make sense
When couples, siblings or parents and children buy a property together, the question is not only who owns which share. It is also important: Who pays how much? What happens in the event of separation, death or subsequent transfer to the next generation? A civil law partnership, or GbR for short, can provide a flexible structure in such cases - should...
Notarization or certification?
Notaries notarize and certify. But what is the difference? The terms are often confused or equated, but they are completely different activities: while notarization is required for significant legal transactions and includes notarial advice, signature certification basically only confirms the identity of the signatory. Notarization In the case of notarizations, deeds are...
What are the duties of a notary?
Buying a home, drawing up a marriage contract, applying for adoption - some legal transactions are so important that the law requires them to be notarized. But what is the path to the deed? What happens „behind the scenes“ once everyone has signed? Notaries provide advice and support from the initial idea through to implementation. The path to...
The electronic notarial deed as a milestone in the digitalization of the notary's office
Since December 29, 2025, it has been possible to draw up notarial deeds in an electronic face-to-face procedure. The parties to the deed are present in person at the notary's office, but the deed itself is originally drawn up electronically and signed electronically by the parties involved. „The introduction of electronic face-to-face notarization is a key step in the digitalization of the notary's office. An electronically drawn up deed enables...
Three ten-year deadlines at a glance - there's also a lot to think about when making gifts!
People who give away assets during their lifetime often think of tax advantages. But in fact, three different ten-year periods - in tax law, in gift and social security law and in the law on compulsory portions - determine whether a gift really has the desired effect in the end. A surprising finding for many, which shows that asset transfers are often less a spontaneous act of generosity...
Notaries and notaries: A legally secure start to founding a company
The path from an idea to your own company raises numerous legal questions. Entrepreneurs benefit from reliable legal advice from notaries when founding a company. Their neutral, competent support ensures that start-ups have a solid foundation right from the start. Get clarity early on - on site or online „Especially for young companies, it is...