Testamentary dispositions determine who is to receive specific assets of the deceased (legacy = codicil) or who is to inherit a certain share or the entire estate, thereby assuming all proprietary rights and obligations of the deceased (last will and testament = will).

All testamentary dispositions prepared by us are registered in the Austrian Central Register of Wills. This ensures that the testator’s last will can be located and properly taken into account.

Only in cases where statutory succession corresponds exactly to the wishes of the testator and where there are no assets that are difficult to divide may a will be unnecessary. In all other cases, experience shows that having a will is important and usually saves the heirs both costs and potential disputes.

We are pleased to advise you on all matters relating to inheritance law, in particular on the careful distribution of assets, issues concerning mandatory share rights, and questions relating to social security law.