Nurse in court: 600,000 euros inheritance through fraud?

Nurse in court: 600,000 euros inheritance through fraud?

As part of a spectacular process in Zwickau, a nurse is accused of illegally finding the legacy of a deceased patient. The public prosecutor is on the dock and levies serious allegations: The woman is said to have enriched itself by fabulating 600,000 euros by falsifying a will. The testator, Ekkehard E., a wealthy former magistrate, left a considerable assets, including land, securities and a well -filled bank account, but without partners or children. If he had not left a will, his assets would have been accepted to the state after his death, as reported by the Free Press.

But how does it come about that the suspicion of a testament falsification arises? The defendant apparently had a great interest in raising the claim of inheritance, which made the investigators listen to. After the 82-year-old's death, the will was presented, but there was quickly doubts about its authenticity. In such cases, the probate court must examine the counterfeit and possibly obtain the assessment of a written expert, as explained in the inheritance law guide.

The legal background

In inheritance law, the person who wants to refer to a will bears the burden of proof for its authenticity. Doubts about authenticity can always arise, especially if members of the testator are dissatisfied with the succession. The probate court basically assumes the authenticity of a will, unless there are clear indications of a fake. Among other things, there can be signs of deviations in the manuscript or contradictory statements by witnesses. In Austria even a case in which a vice-president of a state court is put to the court due to participation in a will was.

But what does a testament forgery for the estate regulation mean? There can be considerable legal consequences here. Cergbers not only cause the heir to assert as inherited. Furthermore, the costs for checking the authenticity of the will can be significant, since the applicant has to bear the costs of the inheritance certificate procedure - and this can be quite expensive in the event of disputes.

a precedent?

This case could have far -reaching consequences for trusting the integrity of the estate regulations. If it has been proven that the nurse actually fake the will, similar cases of hereditary sneaking could come to light. Because how often did it happen that manipulations of the succession are carried out behind closed doors? Counterfeits of handwritten will are a common problem that, according to legal advice Rosepartner, not only legal, but also moral implications has.

The next few months promise to be exciting while the process continues. The public and case law are faced with the challenge of protecting the integrity of the inheritance law and demonstrating possible abuse. In a country where trust in the legal system is fundamental, this case will certainly cause discussions.