German Letter Review · USD 300
Got a letter from Germany? Find out what it means — and what to do next.
A German attorney reads your documents and explains them to you in plain English. Some German letters start deadlines as short as six weeks — you don’t need to guess, and you don’t need to hire a lawyer for the full case just to find out what’s going on.
How it works
Four steps to a clear answer
Book and pay
Pick the earliest available time and pay online.
Email your documents
At least 24 hours before the call. Scans or phone photos are fine.
We read everything
A German attorney reviews your documents before the call.
Your call
What the letter means, whether a deadline is running, your options.
Typical letters we review
Who wrote to you?
German probate court
A letter from the Nachlassgericht informing you that you may be an heir — or a copy of a will with the opening record.
Disclaim or accept?
A request to disclaim or accept an inheritance, often with a deadline.
Tax office or bank
A letter or questionnaire from a German Finanzamt, or a bank writing about a deceased person’s account.
Notary or administrator
Letters from a notary, a court-appointed estate administrator or other heirs.
Heir hunter
An offer asking you to sign a contract and pay a share of your inheritance. Please don’t sign before you know what it costs you.
Anything else in German
Not sure who wrote to you or why? That’s exactly what the review is for.
What you get
You leave the call knowing where you stand.
- A German attorney who has read your documents before the call
- A plain-English explanation of what the letter says and why you received it
- A check whether a deadline is running and when it ends
- Your options and the concrete next steps
- A clear answer whether you can handle it yourself or need help — and what that would cost
Book the earliest available slot.
Many German inheritance deadlines are six weeks, or six months if you live outside Germany. If your letter mentions a deadline, please book the earliest slot and tell us in your email — we prioritize these calls.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to send original documents?
No. Scans or clear phone photos are enough. Please keep your originals safe — you may need them later.
What if the letter is only in German?
That’s the point of this call. We read the German original and explain it to you in English.
Does this call make you my attorney?
The call is legal advice on the documents you provide. Representation beyond the call, for example contact with the court or the bank, begins only once you engage us separately.
Can I get a refund?
You can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before the call and receive a full refund. You can reschedule at any time up to 72 hours before the call.
Just want to know if we’re the right fit?
Our free 15-minute call is for a first orientation. We don’t review documents in that call. Schedule your free call
Next step
Send us your letter — we tell you what to do.
30-minute Zoom call, USD 300, credited toward representation within 30 days.
Nicola S. Casper-Hoesl is admitted to practice law in Germany (Rechtsanwaltskammer München) and has been admitted in Colorado as a Foreign Legal Consultant since 2021. She advises on German law only. Nothing on this website is advice on U.S. federal or state law or U.S. tax matters; please coordinate those with your U.S. attorney or CPA.