Guide
Clear answers to your legal questions
Regular, checked articles — from notice periods to settling a claim after an accident.
What Happens at the Conciliation Hearing before the Labour Court?
You have received a summons to a conciliation hearing from the Munich or Rosenheim Labour Court and are unsure what to expect? I explain the procedure, your obligations and your prospects – and represent you in person.
General Civil LawReceived a debt collection letter – do I really have to pay?
A debt collection agency is demanding money and threatening further costs? I check whether the claim is actually justified, whether it may already be time-barred, and whether the fees demanded are lawful.
Contract LawForming a GmbH – what costs and deadlines should I plan for?
Anyone wanting to form a GmbH quickly trips up on share capital, the notary appointment and the commercial register. I'll show you which steps are actually necessary — and where you'll lose time if you try to do it alone.
Traffic AccidentsTotal loss after an accident – what does the insurer actually pay?
The other party's insurer declares your car a total loss – but is the settlement correct? I explain how the compensation is calculated and where insurers tend to pay too little.
Inheritance LawThe community of heirs can't agree – how do I divide the estate?
If co-heirs are blocking things, the estate doesn't have to remain undivided forever. I'll show you how to enforce the division, if necessary even against the resistance of others.
Real Estate LawHow much is the landlord allowed to raise the rent?
Post arrives: a rent increase. I explain what limits the law sets and how to check whether your landlord is keeping within them.
Employment LawReceived a summary dismissal – is it actually lawful?
Has your employer dismissed you summarily and you're not sure whether it's lawful? I'll review the dismissal and your deadlines — quickly and reliably.
Contract LawIs my website affected by the BFSG?
The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has applied since 28 June 2025. When your website must be accessible – and when the micro-enterprise exemption applies.
Employment LawReceived a dismissal? You have only three weeks
After a dismissal, a short deadline decides everything: anyone who wants to challenge it must file a claim within three weeks. What this means for you.
Inheritance LawCertificate of inheritance at the Ebersberg Probate Court — how to apply
Without a certificate of inheritance, banks and the land registry often won't act. How to apply for one at the Ebersberg Probate Court, and what to watch out for.
Employment LawAm I entitled to severance pay if I've been dismissed?
Many people assume every dismissal automatically comes with severance pay — it doesn't. When a genuine entitlement actually arises, and how to enforce it.
Real Estate LawHaving a property purchase contract reviewed — what should I look out for?
The notary explains the purchase contract but does not check that it protects your interests. What to look out for before notarisation, and why a lawyer's review is worthwhile.
Inheritance LawHow much is my compulsory portion and how do I claim it?
Excluded from an inheritance? How much your compulsory portion (Pflichtteil) is worth, what right to information you have against the heirs, and how I enforce it for you.
Employment LawHow much severance pay is typical?
The well-known rule of thumb 'half a month's salary per year' is only a practical guideline — not a law. What actually determines your severance pay.
Traffic AccidentsDoes the other driver's insurer pay for my lawyer after an accident?
Many people avoid instructing a lawyer after a road traffic accident for fear of the cost. Where liability is clear, the other party's insurer generally covers the legal fees too.
Real Estate LawWhen may a landlord give notice for personal use?
Personal use (Eigenbedarf) is the most common ground for termination under German tenancy law — but not every justification stands up. What the landlord must prove, and how to defend yourself.
Inheritance LawRenouncing an inheritance — by when, and how?
An inheritance can also consist of an over-indebted estate. By when you must renounce it, how that works, and what applies once the deadline has passed.
Employment LawSettlement agreement: what about the suspension of unemployment benefit?
A settlement agreement sounds like a quick, amicable solution — but it can become costly if the employment agency imposes a suspension period. What to watch out for beforehand.
Traffic AccidentsHow much compensation for pain and suffering after a road traffic accident?
There are no fixed amounts for pain-and-suffering compensation — the sum depends on the nature, duration and impact of your injury. I quantify your claim based on the medical records.
Real Estate LawWhen must the landlord repay the deposit?
There is no fixed statutory repayment deadline — only a reasonable period for review. What that means for you and when you can demand your deposit back.
Contract LawReceived a cease-and-desist letter over your imprint or T&Cs — what now?
A cease-and-desist letter over a defective imprint or invalid terms and conditions calls for fast but considered action. What to watch out for now — and why you shouldn't simply sign the enclosed declaration to cease and desist.
Inheritance LawWho inherits if there is no will?
Without a will, statutory succession applies. Who inherits, what share the surviving spouse receives, and what this means for you in Landkreis Ebersberg.
Traffic AccidentsDo I have to pay for an accident expert report myself?
Where liability is clear, you don't have to pay for an expert report after an accident yourself — it counts as necessary damages and is reimbursed by the other driver's insurer.
Real Estate LawDo I have to redecorate when I move out?
Many redecoration clauses (Schönheitsreparaturen) in tenancy agreements are invalid. How to recognise them, and why rigid schedules usually don't hold up.
Contract LawWhat must my website's imprint (Impressum) contain?
An incomplete imprint can trigger a formal warning notice (Abmahnung). Which details § 5 of the Digital Services Act (DDG) requires on every website — and how to avoid costly mistakes.
General Civil LawCustomer won't pay — reminder, debt collection, or a lawyer straight away?
An invoice is overdue and the customer isn't responding: what actually helps now — your own reminder, a debt collection agency, or instructing a lawyer — and what matters most.
Traffic AccidentsAm I entitled to a rental car after an accident that wasn't my fault?
After an accident you weren't at fault for, you are entitled to a rental car or loss-of-use compensation — as part of your claim for damages against the other driver's insurer.
Contract LawWhen is a GmbH managing director personally liable?
A GmbH doesn't always protect against personal liability. When a managing director must personally answer to the company for breaches of duty — and what additional liability risks arise in a crisis.
General Civil LawHow does the German court order for payment procedure work?
The debtor still isn't paying despite a reminder: how the court order for payment procedure (Mahnverfahren) works, which court has jurisdiction in Bavaria, and what happens after a Mahnbescheid.
Contract LawTerms and conditions for my online shop — what needs to be included?
Standard terms and conditions for an online shop must be validly incorporated into the contract and must not unreasonably disadvantage customers. What legally sound shop terms and conditions must contain — including the right of withdrawal.
General Civil LawReceived an enforcement order (Vollstreckungsbescheid) — what now?
An enforcement order has landed in your letterbox: what it means, what deadline is now running, and how you can still defend yourself against an unjustified claim.
General Civil LawHow long can a claim still be pursued?
An old invoice, an outstanding claim from previous years: how long it remains enforceable, when the limitation period begins, and what you should watch out for now.
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