Introduction to the German law of succession

Introduction to the German law of succession

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Keywords:

succession law, German civil law, parentelic system, intestate succession, testamentary succession

Abstract

The present article aims to present a panoramic study of the law of succession in Germany. It is a study that uses a descriptive and deductive methodology, based fundamentally on bibliographic and legislative research. In order to do so, the text studies the constitutional foundation and the legal sources of the matter. Then, the main rules regarding intestate succession and testamentary succession are examined. Special importance is given to the parentelic system of succession, a subject that has always caught the attention of Brazilian jurists. Remarks are also made about the payment of debts and taxes. Finally, the results of the research indicate that the German legislation was built taking into account the Germanic cultural traditions and the parentelic system, presenting, therefore, important points of divergence in relation to the Brazilian legislation.

Author Biography

Leonardo Estevam de Assis Zanini, Justiça Federal de São Paulo. São Paulo. Brasil

Livre-docente e doutor em Direito Civil pela USP; pós-doutor em Direito Civil pelo Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht (Alemanha); pós-doutor em Direito Penal pelo Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Strafrecht (Alemanha); doutorando em Direito Civil pela Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Alemanha); mestre em Direito Civil pela PUC-SP; bacharel em Direito pela USP. Juiz Federal na Seção Judiciária de São Paulo.

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Published

2023-09-11

How to Cite

Zanini, L. E. de A. (2023). Introduction to the German law of succession. Revista Da EMERJ, 25(2), 31–55. Retrieved from https://ojs.emerj.com.br/index.php/revistadaemerj/article/view/527

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