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Differences in Australian and German inheritance law: lawyer Fabian Hoffmann explains

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Fabian Hoffmann hat in Deutschland Jura studiert. Nach seinem Umzug nach Australien hat er das gesamte Studium hier noch einmal durchlaufen. Source: SBS / Julia Grewe

Inheriting and bequeathing across borders can be a complicated matter. We spoke to Fabian Hoffmann (39). The Canberra-based lawyer explains the most important differences between Australian and German inheritance law, what you need to consider when drawing up a will and when it's better to consult a lawyer.



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