{"id":35585,"date":"2025-06-24T15:13:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/inheritance-purchase\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:12:33","slug":"inheritance-purchase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/inheritance-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheritance Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Inheritance Purchase<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-der-erbschaftskauf\" data-level=\"2\">The Inheritance Purchase<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chancen-und-risiken-beim-erbschaftskauf\" data-level=\"2\">Opportunities and Risks of an Inheritance Purchase<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtliche-anforderungen\" data-level=\"2\">Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haftung-und-risiken\" data-level=\"2\">Liability and Risks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechte-und-pflichten-des-kaufers-und-verkaufers\" data-level=\"2\">Rights and Obligations of the Buyer and Seller<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-erbschaftskauf-bei-liquiditatsbedarf-oder-risikovermeidung\" data-level=\"2\">Inheritance Purchase in Case of Liquidity Needs or Risk Avoidance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq-haufig-gestellte-fragen\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inheritance purchase means that a person sells their future inheritance claims in exchange for money or other consideration. It is a compensated transfer of the right of inheritance between the death of the testator and the so-called &#8216;Einantwortung&#8217; (the conclusion of the probate proceedings). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Erbschaftskauf-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Erbschaftskauf.webp\" alt=\"An inheritance purchase is a contract in which a person sells their future inheritance claims in exchange for consideration, usually money.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-der-erbschaftskauf\">The Inheritance Purchase<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inheritance purchase is a contract in which a person sells their future inheritance claims in exchange for consideration, usually money. In this process, the seller transfers their claims to a buyer even before the death of the testator. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This buyer thus assumes all opportunities, but also risks, associated with the subsequent inheritance. Such a contract must be notarized in Austria to be legally valid. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chancen-und-risiken-beim-erbschaftskauf\">Opportunities and Risks of an Inheritance Purchase<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer benefits from all advantages of the subsequent inheritance but also bears potential risks. For example, if it turns out that the inheritance is worth less than assumed, the buyer bears this loss. Conversely, they receive the profit if the inheritance is more valuable than expected.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtliche-anforderungen\">Legal Requirements<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before the inheritance occurs, the sale of a merely expected inheritance (before the death of the testator) is immoral according to <a href=\"https:\/\/ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10001622&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=879&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 879 para 2 item 3 <\/a>ABGB and therefore prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buyer assumes all rights and obligations of the seller regarding the inheritance, but not obligations that personally affect the seller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buyer takes over the right of inheritance in the condition it is in at the time of transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contract for the inheritance purchase must be notarized in Austria. Without this notarization, the purchase contract remains invalid. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haftung-und-risiken\">Liability and Risks<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inheritance purchase is a so-called <strong>aleatory contract<\/strong>. This means that the buyer often does not know exactly what they are getting (e.g., debts or more assets). <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, a <strong>purchase without a prior inventory<\/strong> cannot be challenged, even if the value is much lower than the price.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechte-und-pflichten-des-kaufers-und-verkaufers\">Rights and Obligations of the Buyer and Seller<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the &#8216;Einantwortung&#8217;, the buyer becomes the legal successor of the deceased, and the entire estate passes to them.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seller is liable for the existence of the right of inheritance. If an inventory exists, they are also liable for its accuracy. Without an inventory, liability is severely limited, and the buyer bears the full risk for the actual value of the inheritance.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, liability can also be adjusted through a contractual agreement.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erbschaftskauf-bei-liquiditatsbedarf-oder-risikovermeidung\">Inheritance Purchase in Case of Liquidity Needs or Risk Avoidance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inheritance purchase can be advisable if the seller needs money immediately or wishes to avoid the risk of an inheritance. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eAufgrund der rechtlichen Komplexit\u00e4t empfehlen wir eine individuelle Beratung.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-haufig-gestellte-fragen\">FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-5b4fcbd5 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-80565d5b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What exactly is an inheritance purchase?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>An inheritance purchase is a contract in which someone sells their future inheritance claims for consideration (usually money) after the inheritance has occurred and before the inheritance is officially transferred.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-235b5a23 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What are the opportunities and risks?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The buyer assumes all opportunities, thus benefiting from any additional value of the inheritance, but also bears all risks if the inheritance is worth less than expected.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-352cd267 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What legal requirements apply?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>An inheritance purchase must be notarized in Austria; otherwise, the contract is invalid. A sale is not permissible before the death of the testator. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-194f1593 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Who is liable for the inheritance?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The seller is liable for the existence of the right of inheritance. If an inventory exists, they are also liable for its accuracy. Without an inventory, the buyer assumes the full risk.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b4457faf \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>When is an inheritance purchase advisable?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>An inheritance purchase can be worthwhile if the seller does not wish to bear the risk of the inheritance or needs money short-term.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An inheritance purchase means that a person sells their future inheritance claims in exchange for money or other consideration. 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