Staying abroad for men of military age only with permission?
Clarifications in the reformed German military service law following recent confusion With the youngest amendments to the Military Service // Read more
Consequences of failure to de-register one’s address in Germany
In our daily work, we frequently encounter clients who have been living abroad for several years and still have // Read more
The Certificate of Inheritance Procedure from Abroad
In Germany, the certificate of inheritance is the key document proving inheritance status. This applies in particular if the // Read more
German Reunification: From Divided Legal Systems to a Common Constitution
On October 3, Germany celebrated German Unity Day for the 35th time. This holiday not only commemorates the reunification // Read more
Modernized Military Drafting – Implications for Germans Living in Canada
In August 2025, the German federal government introduced legislation aimed at modernizing the country’s conscription system. The bill proposes // Read more
Selling a Property Inherited in Germany from Abroad
It is not uncommon for real estate to be part of an estate. But what should you do if // Read more
Expected changes for travel to the EU in 2025
For a few years, there have been discussions about change for the requirements to enter Europe and the Schengen // Read more
New German Federal Court of Justice Decision (July 2, 2025): Bequests to Treating Physicians – Inheritance Law Implications and Legal Clarification
On July 2, 2025, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued a far-reaching decision (Case No. IV ZR 93/24) // Read more
Restoration of German Citizenship under Art. 116 Abs. 2 GG and § 15 StAG: An Overview
In recent years, German citizenship law has gained increasing international attention as individuals around the world seek to reconnect // Read more
New Name Laws in Germany
One's own name is imminent to our constitutionally guaranteed right to our personality and has an exceeding importance to // Read more