German Inheritance tax question

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Member since 23 October 2019

Geekboy12Member04 January 2020 00:37:19

Does anyone know if there are inheritance issues if living as a married retired couple from the United States in Germany after a certain amount of time?
I know that in France if you live there over six months it is considered your domicile and you are subject to significant inheritance taxes if a spouse should die while there.
Don’t know if this is the same in Germany.

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 January 2020 19:24:32

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International inheritance rules are complex and you are well advised to seek professional advice by a knowledgeable lawyer!
To my (layman) understanding, the applicable inheritance law is the one of the country the deceased resided in, thus in your case German. Whether that is better or worse than your home country law, and whether some or all of this can be changd by a well-drafted will, the lawyer should be able to tell you.

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Geekboy12Member04 January 2020 19:27:59

Thank you!

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Christian SchmidtNew member05 January 2020 02:51:58

If you are living in Germany you are unlimited inheritance tax liable in Germany.

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TominStuttgart Germany Expert

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TominStuttgartGermany Expert07 January 2020 13:23:28

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I have adressed this issue in response to one of your other posts.

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 46#4766494

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