Applying for a joint certificate of inheritance on the basis of intestate succession
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzWhen a deceased person dies, they usually leave behind not just one heir, but several. These enter into the so-called community of heirs on the basis of intestate succession. The estate is only divided among the individual heirs in accordance with the agreements made once the estate has been settled.
In principle, each individual co-heir can apply for a certificate of inheritance with which they can identify themselves to third parties as the rightful heir. However, if the community of heirs wishes to act jointly and deal with banks, insurers and the land registry, a joint certificate of inheritance is often required.
The joint certificate of inheritance is issued for the inheritance rights of several but not all co-heirs on the basis of statutory succession at the request of a co-heir if, for example, a co-heir has emigrated and therefore cannot be contacted.
When a testator dies, he usually leaves not just one heir, but several. These enter the so-called community of heirs with inheritance due to legal succession. Only after the inheritance dispute has taken place is the estate divided among the individual heirs in accordance with the agreements made.
In principle, each individual co-heir can apply for a certificate of inheritance with which he can identify himself as a legal heir to third parties. However, if the community of heirs wants to act together and act vis-à-vis banks, insurers and the land registry, a joint certificate of inheritance is often required.
The joint share certificate is issued for the inheritance law of several but not all co-heirs on the basis of legal succession at the request of a co.B heir if, for example, a co.B be emigrates and is therefore not reachable.