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The Erbschafts-Navigator wizard uses German-law decision trees. The interface is localized; underlying recommendations describe German law.

Erbfall (inheritance event): Settle the estate

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When did the Erbfall (inheritance event) occur (date of death)?

The date of death triggers the duty to notify the German tax office within 3 months and the Erbschaftsteuer (German inheritance tax) return.

§ 30 ErbStG

Jeder der Erbschaftsteuer unterliegende Erwerb ist innerhalb von 3 Monaten nach Kenntnis dem zuständigen Finanzamt schriftlich anzuzeigen.