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Sale of a property through a real estate agent

Dear Sir or Madam, we would like to sell our property and have given a qualified sole agency mandate to a broker, which includes the following passage: "This qualified sole agency mandate relates to the provision of potential buyers or the negotiat...

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Inventory of estate

Dear Sir or Madam, My husband has passed away. We have 3 children together, and my husband has one child from a previous relationship. We have a joint will, a Berlin will, which names me as the sole heir. However, I have received a request from the ...

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"Image theft" on Ebay

Hello, my girlfriend offered her camcorder for sale on Ebay and, out of ignorance (which of course does not protect against punishment) and unawareness of Ebay's terms and conditions, uploaded 5 images of the device, including large parts of a retai...

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selling the rented apartment

Hello, I have been renting an apartment with my boyfriend since 01.02.2007, both of us are listed in the rental agreement. On 17.05.2010, our landlord informed us that he wants to sell the apartment we are renting. He offered us to buy the apartment...

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fictional income

Dear Sir or Madam, I am currently working as an independent sales representative in network marketing, which means I have an irregular income. I live in the new federal states of Germany. Two years ago, I filed for regular insolvency and am therefor...

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Guerrilla marketing

As part of a advertising concept, I would like to offer the following Guerilla Marketing measures to a customer now. 1.) Reverse Streetbranding With the help of a stencil and a high-pressure cleaner, the company logo and website address are branded o...

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Legal review of a product!

Dear Sir or Madam, The following situation: Let's say I have an online shop (in Germany) in which I sell a product that is marketed as a bath salt. However, most customers use it as a means to get high. I also warn on my website against human consu...

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Own apartment

Dear Sir or Madam, According to the law, the Job Center only provides financing for a separate apartment from the age of 25, why is that? Are there any exceptions that could allow someone to move out before the age of 25? When does the Job Center ...

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legacy

I have recently been appointed as the sole heir. The will specifies that the only daughter should receive the condominium owned by the deceased. The daughter is therefore a "mere" legatee and entitled to a compulsory portion. However, this condomini...

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Unemployed and retirement at 60 years old.

Hello, I will turn 60 years old in October and I am currently looking for work. On December 31, 2004, I was terminated after 31 years of employment at the same company. I must mention that I have been continuously ill since October 2002, and was then...

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Trademark patent

Dear Sir or Madam, I own an auto repair shop and have taken over my father's company name (established in 1978) and have also had it patented. However, the name "ISKU" is patented in Nice Class 35 by the furniture company ISKU in Finland since 2004....

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Division order + value adjustment

Dear Sir or Madam, My parents have stated the following in their will: In the event of the death of the surviving party or simultaneous death, we hereby designate our common children as our final heirs: 1. XXX 2. XXX 3. XXX each receiving 1/3. W...

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Division order and equalization of value

Dear Sir or Madam, My parents have stipulated the following in their will: In the event of the death of the surviving spouse or in the event of simultaneous death, we hereby designate our common children as our final heirs: 1.XXX 2.XXX 3.XXX each...

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Financial law

Hello, I have a question regarding the partner program. From what age can one operate it? What about taxes? Up to what amount does one not have to pay taxes for children/adults? Thank you very much, Ali...

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House Sale

How long must be tolerated or what can be done Description: Married couple since 1994, 13-year-old son (14 years old in Jan. 2010) He is a manager with a high income, she was a housewife for 10 years, now employed part-time Shared property, approx...

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phone and internet contract

Dear Sir or Madam, The issue at hand is as follows: We are residents of a shared apartment and are using a phone and internet contract that was originally taken out by a former resident (the contract has been running since 06/2006). The sole contra...

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Criminal tax investigation procedure

An investigation has been initiated against me according to § 397 AO on suspicion of tax evasion of income tax and solidarity surcharge in the years 2004-2008. (§§ 369, 370 AO) The tax office also requests profit calculations for the years 2002-2008...

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Warning

I received a warning on 19.11.2009 because I was not working fast enough. Let me describe the course of the day. On that day at 1:00 p.m. I was working in a supermarket, so first I restocked the shopping carts (putting the goods back on the shelves),...

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spousal partnership

Hello everyone, here is my situation: I am separated from my husband and we have agreed on a separation agreement with a notary. In this agreement, we have divided our assets and waived any claims for equalization of gains. According to my husband...

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