Certificate 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.
After a death, heirs quickly face a practical hurdle: banks, insurers and the land registry all require proof of the right to inherit. That proof is the certificate of inheritance (Erbschein) — it is issued on application by the probate court and states your right to inherit and, where relevant, your share of the estate (§ 2353 BGB).
Which court is responsible?
As a rule, the competent court is the probate court at the deceased’s last place of residence. For Landkreis Ebersberg, that is the Ebersberg Local Court (Amtsgericht Ebersberg) (Probate Court, Bahnhofstraße 19) — a short journey for anyone living in the area.
What you need for the application
- Death certificate and details of the heirs
- Any will or inheritance contract
- Civil status documents proving the family relationship (in cases of statutory succession)
How I can help you
I prepare the application for the certificate of inheritance together with the necessary evidence, clarify your share of the estate, and support you where several co-heirs or a community of heirs are involved. You’ll find an overview of the compulsory portion, disclaiming an inheritance, and statutory succession on the Inheritance Law page.
Not sure whether you need a certificate of inheritance at all? Get in touch — sometimes a notarised will is enough on its own.
This article provides general information and is no substitute for legal advice in an individual case. Last updated: 2026-07-06.
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