European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012) → Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%) 🇩🇪
BGB Books 5 §§ 1922-2385 + Erbschaftsteuergesetz + IHT 7-50% sliding scale · Nachlassgericht + Finanzamt + Notar · Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) · IHT filing · Brussels IV ECS
- 285,000-685,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 90-240 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%) is governed by Nachlassgericht + Finanzamt + Notar — Germany issues Erbschein + forced heirship (Pflichtteil = 1/2 intestate share) + IHT 7-50%.
Credentials: STEP TEP, IAML Fellow, Brussels IV expert, Hague 1985 Trusts liaison, IRS Form 706 preparer, HMRC IHT400 specialist.
Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%) legal framework: BGB Books 5 §§ 1922-2385 + Erbschaftsteuergesetz + IHT 7-50% sliding scale — enforced by Nachlassgericht + Finanzamt + Notar · program Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) · IHT filing · Brussels IV ECS. Germany issues Erbschein + forced heirship (Pflichtteil = 1/2 intestate share) + IHT 7-50%.
Cross-border probate path: inventory → petition → grant/ECS → IHT → distribution → re-titling.
European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012) takes 90-240 working days at 285,000-685,000 บาท.
Probate — 420+ Thai + ancillary US/UK/AU cases closed 2015-2025 (>97% grant rate).
Coverage
How it works — European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012) → Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%) 🇩🇪
- Map BGB Books 5 §§ 1922-2385 + Erbschaftsteuergesetz + IHT 7-50% sliding scale
Domicile + situs + applicable law + timing under Nachlassgericht + Finanzamt + Notar.
- Documentation
Standards-compliant docs under Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) · IHT filing · Brussels IV ECS + apostille / Article 23 cert.
- Petition / Grant / ECS
Filed via Nachlassgericht + Finanzamt + Notar.
- IHT + tax clearance
ภ.ม.60 + Form 706 / IHT400 + treaty election.
- Distribution + re-titling
Asset transfer + land office + bank + share registry.
Frequently asked questions
Which law in Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%)?
BGB Books 5 §§ 1922-2385 + Erbschaftsteuergesetz + IHT 7-50% sliding scale
Governing body?
Nachlassgericht + Finanzamt + Notar
Covered program?
Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) · IHT filing · Brussels IV ECS
Country-specific notes?
Germany issues Erbschein + forced heirship (Pflichtteil = 1/2 intestate share) + IHT 7-50%.
Timeline?
90-240 working days.
Legalisation chain?
Apostille / Article 23 → MFA → Embassy (for non-Hague).
Mutual recognition?
EU 650/2012 within 25 states + Hague 1973 within 3 + bilateral treaties.
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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
511. How many days does a Thai cultural adaptation and etiquette training course take for newly arrived expats?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
502. Which accounting software, Xero or QuickBooks, is better suited for newly established foreign companies in Thailand?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
437. Can a lawyer coordinate with Thai banks on behalf of a foreign buyer to obtain a Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form for buying a condo?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
508. What are the benefits of subscribing to an Annual Expat Concierge membership for managing visas and government paperwork?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
345. Do you provide a foreign investor relations interpreter for industrial estate tours with VIP van transfers?
Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
340. Do you offer financial background checks for condo owners who want to screen potential expat tenants?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
361. What is the difference when applying for a new work permit for a foreign employee under a BOI-promoted company?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
265. Which notary public services specialize in helping expats manage cross-border property transactions?
We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
262. Can a notary public authenticate corporate directors' signatures for international bidding urgently?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
584. What are the legal requirements for setting up an online digital streaming and broadcasting service in Thailand?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.