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The final changes to Inheritance Law 80 years later: What does the bill of the Minister of Justice provide for? What does the Justice Department’s proposal stipulate?

The legal fate of spouses is increased by up to 33%, inheritance contracts are introduced, rights are also recognised to partners outside marriage - The heir is not burdened with the debts of the inheritance - Stricter framework to avoid forged wills

Floridis: Heirs will no longer be forced to renounce an inheritance to avoid taking on debts – Changes in the distribution of assets

Heirs will no longer be forced to renounce an inheritance in order to avoid taking on debts, the Minister of Justice noted — Changes to the forced share and asset distribution — Protection for unmarried partners and safeguards against misuse of wills

New Inheritance Law: No more debts for heirs – What’s changing

The Ministry of Justice is completely overhauling inheritance law, introducing protection for heirs from debts, digital procedures, handwriting verification, rights for unmarried partners, and a stricter, more transparent system for estate settlement