{"id":36109,"date":"2025-07-16T09:52:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/inheritance-law-for-spouses-or-registered-partners\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:13:22","slug":"inheritance-law-for-spouses-or-registered-partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/inheritance-law-for-spouses-or-registered-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheritance Law for Spouses or Registered Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Inheritance Law for Spouses or Registered Partners<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-erbrecht-des-ehegatten-oder-eingetragenen-partners\" data-level=\"2\">Inheritance Law for Spouses or Registered Partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-voraussetzungen-fur-die-gesetzliche-erbfolge\" data-level=\"2\">Requirements for Statutory Succession<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gesetzliche-erbquote-des-uberlebenden-ehegatten-oder-partners\" data-level=\"2\">Statutory Inheritance Share of the Surviving Spouse or Partner<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-beispiele-zur-verdeutlichung\" data-level=\"3\">Illustrative Examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-anrechnung-fruherer-zuwendungen\" data-level=\"2\">Crediting of Prior Contributions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-weitere-rechte-des-uberlebenden-partners\" data-level=\"2\">Further Rights of the Surviving Partner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ausschluss-des-gesetzlichen-erbrechts\" data-level=\"2\">Exclusion from Statutory Inheritance Rights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sonderregelung-bei-laufendem-verfahren\" data-level=\"2\">Special Regulation in Ongoing Proceedings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erbrecht-des-ehegatten-oder-eingetragenen-partners\">Inheritance Law for Spouses or Registered Partners<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a valid marriage or registered partnership exists at the time of death, the surviving partner is entitled to a statutory right of inheritance. The amount of the inheritance share depends on which relatives of the deceased they compete with. The law generally treats spouses and registered partners equally.  <\/p>\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\">The statutory right of inheritance for spouses or registered partners is regulated in <a href=\"https:\/\/ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10001622&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=744&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\">\u00a7 744 ABGB<\/a>. While grandparents or siblings could also inherit in the past, now only descendants and parents enter into succession alongside the spouse or partner. <\/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\/erbrecht-ehegatte-eingetragener-partner-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/erbrecht-ehegatte-eingetragener-partner.webp\" alt=\"Inheritance Law for Spouses or Registered Partners: When and how much is the surviving partner entitled to? An overview of all claims.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-voraussetzungen-fur-die-gesetzliche-erbfolge\">Requirements for Statutory Succession<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statutory right of inheritance applies when:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no will exists,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a will is invalid or incomplete,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>appointed heirs do not receive the estate (e.g., due to renunciation or unworthiness to inherit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gesetzliche-erbquote-des-uberlebenden-ehegatten-oder-partners\">Statutory Inheritance Share of the Surviving Spouse or Partner<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of the statutory inheritance share depends on which relatives of the deceased the surviving spouse or partner is facing:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If neither descendants nor parents are present<\/strong>: The spouse or partner inherits the entire estate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alongside descendants (e.g., children)<\/strong>: The surviving spouse or partner receives 1\/3, the remaining 2\/3 go to the children of the deceased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the deceased&#8217;s children have already passed away<\/strong>, their children \u2013 i.e., the grandchildren \u2013 take their place. This so-called <strong>representation<\/strong> means that the grandchildren jointly receive the share of inheritance that would have been due to their parents. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alongside the deceased&#8217;s parents<\/strong>: The surviving spouse or partner receives 2\/3, the deceased&#8217;s parents together 1\/3 \u2013 1\/6 each if there are two parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beispiele-zur-verdeutlichung\">Illustrative Examples<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The deceased leaves behind a wife and daughter: The wife receives 1\/3, the daughter 2\/3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The daughter passed away previously but leaves behind two children: Wife 1\/3, grandchildren 1\/3 each \u2013 they represent the daughter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The deceased leaves behind a registered partner and both parents: The partner receives 2\/3, the parents 1\/6 each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only the mother is still alive: The partner receives 5\/6, the mother 1\/6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">\u201eVielen Ehegatten ist nicht bewusst, dass ihr gesetzlicher Erbteil im Regelfall nur ein Drittel betr\u00e4gt und das auch nur dann, wenn keine letztwillige Verf\u00fcgung existiert.\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-anrechnung-fruherer-zuwendungen\">Crediting of Prior Contributions<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the surviving spouse or partner has already received assets from a marriage or partnership agreement, inheritance contract, or during their lifetime, these will be <strong>credited<\/strong>. This means: The value is arithmetically added to the estate, then the inheritance share is determined, and subsequently, what has already been received is deducted. This is intended to ensure a fair overall distribution.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Restriction: No Representation of the Surviving Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children of the surviving spouse or partner who are <strong>not also children of the deceased<\/strong> cannot <strong>represent<\/strong> them. Therefore, if the surviving partner dies, their own children do not automatically enter into their statutory heir position with regard to the first estate. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to crediting, a marriage or partnership agreement can also contain a <strong>complete <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/erbverzicht\/\"><strong>waiver of inheritance<\/strong><\/a>. In such cases, the statutory right of inheritance is entirely forfeited. Whether such a waiver is effective and conclusive should be legally reviewed.  <\/p>\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-weitere-rechte-des-uberlebenden-partners\">Further Rights of the Surviving Partner<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/vorausvermaechtnis\/\">Advance Legacy<\/a><\/strong>: The surviving spouse or partner is permitted to continue living in the shared home and to continue using the household effects. This right applies independently of the statutory inheritance share and is not credited. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance Claim<\/strong>: In rare cases, the surviving spouse or partner may claim maintenance from the estate. This claim is limited and subject to comprehensive crediting against any inheritances, pensions, or personal income already received. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ausschluss-des-gesetzlichen-erbrechts\">Exclusion from Statutory Inheritance Rights<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statutory right of inheritance is forfeited if:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the marriage or partnership was already legally divorced or dissolved,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in ongoing divorce or dissolution proceedings, the deceased did not culpably delay them,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the partners were already permanently separated at the time of death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the spouse or registered partner is <strong>intentionally excluded<\/strong> by a will, they may still be entitled to a <a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/forced-heirship-law\/\"><strong>forced heirship claim<\/strong><\/a> under certain circumstances. This amounts to half of the statutory inheritance share and can be asserted even if they were disinherited. This applies provided there are no grounds for disinheritance from the forced share.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sonderregelung-bei-laufendem-verfahren\">Special Regulation in Ongoing Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an agreement on asset distribution has already been reached during divorce or dissolution proceedings, it remains valid even if one of the partners dies during the proceedings. In this case, there is also no claim to maintenance or an <a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/vorausvermaechtnis\/\">advance legacy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our law firm assists you with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the secure drafting of wills and inheritance contracts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the assertion of statutory claims,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the optimal protection of the surviving partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-972c8b74 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-6b30bb7b \" 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\">Does my spouse or registered partner always have a statutory right of inheritance?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Only if the marriage or registered partnership was still valid at the time of death. In the event of a dissolved marriage, divorce, or separation, the statutory right of inheritance is forfeited. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5426c70c \" 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\">What is the statutory inheritance share of my spouse or registered partner?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et This depends on who the partner inherits with:<br>\u2013 Alongside children: 1\/3<br>\u2013 Alongside parents: 2\/3<br>\u2013 Without close relatives: entire estate<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4301015d \" 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\">What does representation mean for grandchildren?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If children of the deceased have already passed away, their children (i.e., the grandchildren) take their place and jointly inherit the share of their deceased parent.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-98423f57 \" 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\">Are prior gifts or contracts also counted towards the inheritance?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. If the surviving spouse or partner has already received assets through a contract or gift, these are credited when calculating the inheritance share. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b927b080 \" 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\">Do I, as a spouse, receive anything even if I was disinherited?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In many cases, yes: If the spouse or partner is excluded in the will, they may still have a forced heirship claim under certain circumstances \u2013 provided there are no statutory grounds for disinheritance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-89793069 \" 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\">Am I allowed to remain in the apartment?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The so-called advance legacy grants the surviving spouse or partner the right to remain in the shared home and to continue using the household effects \u2013 regardless of the inheritance share. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c512ffe8 \" 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\">Does a life partner have a statutory right of inheritance?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. Life partners who are neither married nor in a registered partnership have no statutory right of inheritance. They only inherit if they were considered in the will or received a legacy.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8dd62a6f \" 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\">Are there still protective rights for life partners?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Under certain conditions, life partners have a <strong>one-year right of residence in the shared home<\/strong> and a <strong>right of use for household effects<\/strong> (\u00a7 745 para 2 ABGB). 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