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Tobias Klingelhöfer provides guidance on drafting valid wills
ARAG expert Tobias Klingelhöfer provides guidance on drafting effective wills to prevent inheritance disputes. He notes that relying solely on statutory inheritance laws can be a mistake, as these laws only account for marital status and degree of kinship, which may not reflect the wishes of patchwork families or unmarried partners.
Klingelhöfer explains that a will can be written by hand without a notary, provided the entire text is handwritten and signed by the testator. While including the date and location is not strictly mandatory, it is highly recommended to clarify the document's timeline. For complex assets, professional notary consultation is advised.
Common errors that can invalidate a private will include using machine-printed text, lacking a signature, or using vague and contradictory language. Clearly stating intentions and explicitly mentioning if a new will replaces a previous one can help avoid long-term legal conflicts for heirs.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A will can be written by hand without a notary. www.pr-neuigkeiten.de · www.presseschleuder.com · pressnetwork.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Machine-printed texts make a private handwritten will invalid. www.pr-neuigkeiten.de · www.presseschleuder.com · pressnetwork.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Statutory inheritance laws only consider degree of kinship and marital status. www.pr-neuigkeiten.de · www.presseschleuder.com · pressnetwork.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A handwritten will must be entirely written and signed by the person. www.pr-neuigkeiten.de · www.presseschleuder.com · pressnetwork.de