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Danger due to incorrect declaration of division
Westphalian Chamber of Notaries. If you want to become a homeowner in an apartment building, you cannot avoid the subject of a declaration of division. This document bindingly defines how a building and the associated property are divided between the owners and thus forms the basis for entry in the land register. In practice, however, it is often the case that the information in the declaration of...
Lost trust - How do I revoke an enduring power of attorney?
The power of attorney gives the authorized representative very far-reaching powers and therefore presupposes unrestricted trust in the authorized representative. But what happens if this trust is suddenly no longer there? Revocation of the power of attorney „The power of attorney can be revoked by the principal at any time; an irrevocable power of attorney is inadmissible,“ explains notary Michael Uerlings, press spokesman for the Rheinische Notarkammer. So that...
Exemption from the ID card requirement - fraught with risks
Older people in particular often refrain from applying for a new ID card when it expires - for example, because they need care or rarely go out in public. However, what is well-intentioned can become a problem: Even in the case of an official exemption from the ID requirement, notaries are required to establish the identity of the parties involved beyond doubt....
Help! I am in a community of heirs!
If several people become heirs, they initially own the entire estate jointly. All heirs form what is known as a community of heirs. The handling and settlement of communities of heirs often raises questions. Notaries provide support and advice in advance on how to prevent non-functional communities of heirs. Inheriting without doing anything When a person dies, it is difficult for relatives to think about the...
Association law - With good preparation, it works with the register of associations
Clubs are an integral part of social life in Germany. More than 28 million members are organized in sports clubs alone. 1 Many clubs pursue charitable purposes and thus serve society. The voluntary commitment of their members is an important pillar of our democracy. Notaries support associations with all kinds of registrations in the register of associations. On...