Bankprobleme beim Tod eines Kunden

The work provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the challenges and procedures that banks face when a customer passes away. Beginning with a theoretical foundation, the author explores the legal consequences of losing a customer and then addresses practical aspects of estate administration. The 16th edition takes into account recent changes in case law and literature, particularly the effects of the reform of guardianship and custody law effective January 1, 2023. Special attention is given to the thoroughly revised chapter on estate guardianship. This publication is a valuable resource that supports bank employees in handling sensitive estate matters.

Contents include:

• Legal status of the heir
• Reporting obligations of banks
• Estate business connections
• Powers of attorney
• Legal transactions upon death
• Joint accounts
• Right of disposal
• Pre- and post-inheritance
• Estate execution
• Estate administration
• Estate insolvency
• Enforcement against estate assets.