The issues arising from legal and estate planning have very different implications in different countries.
Do you have information or experience from your country of origin or current country of residence concerning estate, legal or inheritance planning? Share it with us by emailing .
Germany
For specifics of estate and inheritance laws in Germany start with this overview for Germany PDF (600 KB) by Ernst & Young.
This presentation, Combining US and German Estate and Gift Tax Planning Tools for the Transatlantic Family PDF (560 KB), explains many aspects of German-US gift and estate planning including the impacts of IGA (Inter-Governmental Agreement).
United States
Don't live in the U.S. and aren't a U.S. citizen, but you have U.S. assets? The IRS explains why Some Nonresidents with U.S. Assets Must File Estate Tax Returns.
