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Drafting a Will: Why Good Intentions Alone Are Not Enough
Anyone who wants to settle their estate can achieve a great deal with just a few sentences—but can also trigger unintended consequences. Typical mistakes can be avoided if important questions ...
Fake invoices for entry in the commercial register
Fraudsters Are Targeting Start-ups—Westphalian Chamber of Notaries. Time and again, newly established limited liability companies (GmbHs) receive fake invoices immediately after being entered in the commercial register...
Careers in the Notarial Profession: New, Nationwide Standardized Continuing Education Opportunities Enhance Career Prospects
Nationwide standardized continuing education credentials—Notary Specialist, Notary Assistant, and Notary Consultant—already exist, and there have long been a variety of opportunities for notary clerks to pursue continuing education and earn advanced vocational training credentials. „With ...
Be Careful with Second-Row Properties — A Neighbor May Deny You Access to Your Own Home
Homeowners without direct access to the street often rely on their neighbor to allow them to cross their property. This can lead to problems in the event of a dispute or a sale to ...
Roof-Mounted Solar System—What to Consider When Selling a Property
Many homeowners underestimate the need for legal arrangements when selling a house with a solar power system. Notaries provide guidance and offer legally sound solutions. What buyers and sellers ...
Buying a house as a family or couple: when a GbR can make sense
When couples, siblings or parents and children buy a property together, the question is not only who owns which share. It is also important: who pays ...