Community of Heirs

Several heirs administer the estate jointly.

If several people inherit, they form a community of heirs and can dispose of the estate only jointly. This often leads to disputes. The community is ended through division (partition).

The relevant statutes

§ 2032 BGB

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Related terms

Certificate of Inheritance
Statutory Order of Succession

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