§§ 2197-2228 - (Testamentsvollstrecker)

Judges are increasingly ordering the execution of wills, especially when it comes to complex estates with considerable potential for disputes. This commentary focuses on solutions to address these numerous difficult legal issues, such as the protection of the compulsory shares of heirs or postmortem power of attorney. Of increasing significance are legal questions relating to the (unrecognized) execution of wills abroad.