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From time to time you will receive information on important case law and commentaries/remarks by notaries.
Association law - With good preparation, it works with the register of associations
Clubs are an integral part of social life in Germany. More than 28 million members are organized in sports clubs alone. 1 Many clubs pursue charitable purposes and thus serve society. The voluntary commitment of their members is an important pillar of our democracy. Notaries support associations with all kinds of registrations in the register of associations. On...
Better safe than sorry - why a precautionary prenuptial agreement makes sense
When getting married, most couples look to their personal relationship and their future together. However, marriage also entails a large number of rights and obligations. For this reason, it makes sense to deal with the legal consequences of marriage at an early stage. With a notarized marriage contract, these can be adapted to the specific personal...
Why single parents should also make a will - preventing an ex-partner from accessing the inheritance
Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Notaries. A will can and should not only specify who inherits something. Many single parents who have underage children, for example, want to prevent the other parent from gaining access to the inheritance at a later date. This is precisely the danger. Custody also includes the custody of assets If a single parent dies and the other parent has custody of the...
Looking for a property manager? - What apartment owners need to consider
Appointing an administrator relieves the burden on homeowners and creates clear responsibilities. But what specific powers does the administrator have? How is he appointed and how is he removed? And what role does the administrator play in the sale of a condominium? The Saxony Chamber of Notaries explains the legal requirements. Key role in the condominium owners' association If you think of the condominium owners' association as a...
Advantages of notarized powers of attorney - notary advises and ensures legally compliant wording
Westphalian Chamber of Notaries. Consumers often assume that a power of attorney must be certified or notarized by a notary in order to be valid. However, although powers of attorney are valid for many purposes without any formal requirements, a notarized power of attorney has numerous advantages. If it is a power of attorney for health care, with which provision is made for a sudden incapacity and a...
The electronic notarial deed - a big step towards the fully digital notary's office
In May of this year, the government draft of a law on the introduction of electronic notarization in person was published. Now that electronic minutes can be drawn up as part of notarial online procedures since 2022, this option is also to be available in the future for face-to-face procedures - i.e. when the parties are present in the notary's office. This will close gaps in digitalization, avoid media disruptions and...