inheritance law / right of inheritance
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inheritance law
The part of the law that regulates legal succession and the transfer of assets after a person's death.
Ein Anwalt für Erbrecht kann bei der Erstellung eines Testaments helfen.
A lawyer specializing in inheritance law can help with drafting a will.
The word is made up of 'Erbe' (inheritance/heir) and 'Recht' (law/right). Depending on the context, it can describe the entire legal field (the law that regulates inheritance) or a person's individual claim (the right to inherit).
Das deutsche Erbrecht ist sehr komplex.
German inheritance law is very complex.
You can recognize the meaning from context: If people are speaking generally about laws, the legal field (m01) is meant. If it is about a person and their claims, the personal right (m02) is meant, often in connection with verbs like 'geltend machen' (to assert) or possessive pronouns like 'sein Erbrecht' (his right of inheritance).
Er kennt sich gut im Erbrecht aus.
He is well versed in inheritance law.
In the meaning of the legal field, 'Erbrecht' (inheritance law) is a term from legal specialist language. It is found in legal texts, specialist articles, and legal advice from lawyers.
Die Kanzlei ist auf Erbrecht spezialisiert.
The law firm specializes in inheritance law.
When it refers to the personal claim, 'Erbrecht' (right of inheritance) is often used with certain verbs: one can 'geltend machen' (assert), 'einklagen' (sue to enforce), 'beanspruchen' (claim), or 'darauf verzichten' (waive) one's right of inheritance.
Er musste sein Erbrecht vor Gericht einklagen.
He had to sue in court to enforce his right of inheritance.
inheritance / heritage
'das Erbe' and 'das Erbrecht' both belong to the topic of inheritance after a person's death. 'das Erbe' means the possessions, money, or also the debts that someone leaves behind. 'das Erbrecht', on the other hand, means the legal rules for this or a person's right to inherit something. The words can be confused because both have to do with assets after a death. A practical guide: das Erbe is what is inherited; das Erbrecht says who has a right to it and how it is regulated.
Im Beratungsgespräch erklärt der Anwalt, was das Erbrecht in diesem Fall bedeutet.
During the consultation, the lawyer explains what inheritance law means in this case.
Nach dem Tod ihres Onkels musste Anna das Erbe mit ihren Geschwistern teilen.
After her uncle's death, Anna had to share the inheritance with her siblings.