When a person dies, all of their assets pass immediately to their heirs. They become the legal successors of the deceased without having to do anything. What lawyers call universal succession has far-reaching consequences. Whoever inherits gets everything: property, money, contracts and debts.
The heir or heiress follows in the legal footsteps of the deceased. The discount also includes insurance, energy contracts, internet connection and newspaper subscriptions. Contrary to what you might think, not every contract ends automatically. The legal experts at Stiftung Warentest explain what needs to be done and which family contracts can end and how.
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