{"id":38448,"date":"2022-02-09T10:08:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T09:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/will\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:12:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:12:05","slug":"will","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/will\/","title":{"rendered":"Will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Will<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-wie-mochten-sie-fur-ihr-ableben-vorsorgen\" data-level=\"2\">How do you wish to make provisions for your demise?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sonderfall-unternehmen\" data-level=\"2\">Special case company<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-die-wichtigste-frage\" data-level=\"2\">The most important question<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#jetzt\" data-level=\"2\">Now.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-testament\" data-level=\"2\">Will<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wer-benotigt-ein-testament\" data-level=\"2\">Who requires a will?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-der-richtige-zeitpunkt-fur-ein-testament\" data-level=\"2\">The right time for a will<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-allgemeine-voraussetzungen-fur-die-testamenterrichtung\" data-level=\"2\">General requirements for drawing up a will<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-inhalt-des-testaments\" data-level=\"2\">Contents of the will<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-erbeneinsetzung\" data-level=\"3\">Appointment of heirs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ersatzerben\" data-level=\"3\">Substitute heirs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-nacherben\" data-level=\"3\">Subsequent heirs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verfugung-eines-vermachtnisses\" data-level=\"3\">Bequest of a legacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-formen-des-testaments\" data-level=\"2\">Forms of wills<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-eigenhandige-testamente\" data-level=\"3\">Holographic wills<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-fremdhandige-testamente\" data-level=\"3\">Non-holographic wills<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mundliche-letztwillige-verfugung\" data-level=\"3\">Oral testamentary disposition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-offentliche-letztwillige-verfugung\" data-level=\"3\">Public testamentary disposition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-anfechtung-einer-letztwilligen-verfugung\" data-level=\"2\">Contesting a testamentary disposition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-testamentsregister\" data-level=\"2\">Testament Registry<\/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<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\">A will is a written, legally binding declaration by which a person determines who shall receive their assets after their death. It allows for individual arrangements outside of the statutory succession and requires compliance with specific formal requirements under Austrian law. <\/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\/Testament-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testament.webp\" alt=\"Do it now. Draw up a will. With a will, you can transfer your estate in an orderly manner.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group corners-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you suffer an accident and&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; do not survive the accident.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wie-mochten-sie-fur-ihr-ableben-vorsorgen\">How Do You Wish to Make Provisions for your Demise?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Have you specified who should inherit your estate?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Have you made provisions for who should inherit if you and your family were to pass away simultaneously, for example, in a car accident?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Are there individuals in the statutory line of succession whom you wish to exclude in any event?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Do you wish to ensure that specific assets are transferred to particular individuals?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to prevent long-standing disputes among heirs?<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sonderfall-unternehmen\">Special Case Company<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Have you designated who should succeed you in your business?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Can your heirs continue your business?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">Would it perhaps be more sensible to transfer the business to business partners, conditional on a payout to the heirs?<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-die-wichtigste-frage\">The most Important Question<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"questionmark wp-block-paragraph\">When do you wish to address these questions?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"stopwatch wp-block-paragraph\">Whether there is &#8220;still time for that&#8221; is determined by chance. Tomorrow or in many years. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jetzt\">Now.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"warningtriangle wp-block-paragraph\">Draw up a will, settle your estate. <strong>Now.<\/strong><\/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-testament\">Will<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a testamentary disposition is to be made regarding the succession (i.e., who shall receive the assets after the testator&#8217;s death), it is referred to as a will. The testator can appoint a single person or several persons as heirs, in equal or different shares. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The will allows you to determine yourself who receives which part of your inheritance. Conversely, you can also disinherit potential heirs or reduce their share to the compulsory portion. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wer-benotigt-ein-testament\">Who Requires a Will?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The topic of wills does not only concern older people. One in seven deaths occurs between the ages of 0 and 64. Therefore, you should draw up a will at the latest once you have started your own family.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-der-richtige-zeitpunkt-fur-ein-testament\">The Right Time for a Will<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wills, <a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/power-of-attorney\/\">advance directives<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/living-will\/\">living wills<\/a> have one thing in common: All three are only needed on a specific day. Whoever misses that day has missed the chance for self-determination. Then the state determines what happens next.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A will can only be drawn up as long as the capacity to make decisions has not been lost. If you wish to determine who should make decisions in an emergency, now is the right moment for the first free step. <\/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-allgemeine-voraussetzungen-fur-die-testamenterrichtung\">General Requirements for Drawing up a Will<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Testamentary capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In principle, anyone who has reached the age of 18 and is of sound mind can draw up a will.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Persons between 14 and 18 years of age can only make a will orally before a court or notarially, whereby the court or notary must be convinced that testamentary capacity exists.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Persons under the age of 14, individuals with mental incapacities, the mentally ill, and those whose free will is compromised for any other reason, such as severe intoxication, cannot execute a will.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Testamentary intent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To draw up a valid will, testamentary intent is required. The testator must therefore intend to draw up a will here and now. Such intent is lacking, for example, if the testator only creates a draft.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inhalt-des-testaments\">Contents of the Will <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In principle, the testator is free to dispose of their assets as they wish and to whom they bequeath them. A restriction is only imposed here with regard to the protection of statutory heirs, i.e., the compulsory portion claims to be considered. By means of a will, the testator can, in addition to appointing heirs, also grant legacies (e.g., who should receive certain goods) or, in justified cases, order disinheritance or reductions of the compulsory portion.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erbeneinsetzung\">Appointment of Heirs<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In principle, the testator is free to appoint anyone as an heir to their estate. This does not necessarily have to be a statutory heir. However, the testator&#8217;s descendants and any spouse are entitled to a mandatory compulsory portion claim, which can only be reduced or entirely waived under certain conditions. To avoid lengthy and costly proceedings after the testator&#8217;s death, it is advisable to specifically regulate or consider such compulsory portion claims in advance.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ersatzerben\">Substitute Heirs<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event that the appointed heir cannot inherit (e.g., because they do not survive the testator) or does not wish to (renunciation of the right of inheritance), the testator can designate a substitute heir.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nacherben\">Subsequent Heirs<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The testator can designate a subsequent heir in the event that the appointed heir passes away. The subsequent inheritance can be for the remainder (the heir can therefore consume the inheritance during their lifetime). In this form, the subsequent heir only receives the remaining portion of the assets. However, if the first heir is only permitted to use the assets (e.g., only withdraw interest from a savings account) and not consume them, this constitutes a so-called fideicommissary substitution.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verfugung-eines-vermachtnisses\">Bequest of a Legacy<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to appointing heirs, the testator can also leave specific assets from their estate to certain individuals in the will. This could be, for example, the testator&#8217;s business, a car, a painting, a specific sum of money, or other items. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-formen-des-testaments\">Forms of Wills<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wills can be drawn up holographically or non-holographically. In addition, there are also oral and public testamentary dispositions. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eigenhandige-testamente\">Holographic Wills<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a holographic will, the entire text must be handwritten and signed by the testator, with the signature placed at the end of the text.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fremdhandige-testamente\">Non-holographic Wills<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-holographic means that the will was not written by hand. Even someone who types their will personally on a computer creates a non-holographic will. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A non-holographic will can be written with a typewriter, a PC, or even handwritten by another person. Furthermore, a multi-page will must be bound in such a way that tampering is not possible. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your handwritten signature with the handwritten addition &#8220;This is my last will&#8221; is required. This signature must be made in the presence of three witnesses, whose identity must be evident from the document. The three witnesses must also sign the will by hand at the end, with a handwritten addition indicating their witness capacity, such as &#8220;as requested testamentary witness&#8221;.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Not everyone can be a witness. Persons under 18 years of age, the blind, the deaf, the mute, biased witnesses, and persons who do not understand the language in which the testamentary disposition was drafted are not eligible as witnesses. As a rule, close relatives or our office staff act as witnesses.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mundliche-letztwillige-verfugung\">Oral Testamentary Disposition<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is an immediate danger that the testator will lose testamentary capacity or die, it is possible to draw up a so-called emergency will. For this purpose, they can make a will orally or in writing by another person, in the presence of two competent witnesses. Here, minors who have reached the age of discretion are already permitted as witnesses. However, a will drawn up in this manner remains valid for a maximum of 3 months from the cessation of the imminent danger.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: A last will declared in this manner is only effective for a period of three months from the cessation of the danger.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offentliche-letztwillige-verfugung\">Public Testamentary Disposition<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the forms already mentioned, there is also the possibility of drawing up a will publicly, namely orally or in writing before a court or a notary. Oral declarations must be recorded in a protocol, and written ones deposited under seal. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Persons between 14 and 18 years of age can only make a will orally before a court or notarially, whereby the court or notary must be convinced that testamentary capacity exists.<\/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\">Revocation of a Will<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The testator is, of course, free to revoke an existing will at any time. The testator cannot waive such a right of revocation through a corresponding clause. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Revocation can be express (formally valid in any will form) or implied (tacitly), for example, by destruction, striking out passages, or by drawing up a new will.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: The safest way is revocation in the form of a will!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anfechtung-einer-letztwilligen-verfugung\">Contesting a Testamentary Disposition<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A testamentary disposition can be contested or challenged due to an error on the part of the testator.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both relatives who are statutory heirs, as well as relatives or survivors who would be considered heirs through an earlier will, are entitled to contest if a demonstrable error occurred on the part of the testator.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testamentsregister\">Testament Registry<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After drawing up the will, we register it in the Will Register of Austrian Lawyers. This ensures that in the event of death, the court commissioner is informed of the will and it is executed. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Only the fact of the will&#8217;s creation is registered. The will is not scanned and is not accessible online; instead, it remains confidential with the lawyer. We store the wills securely in a bank safe.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Support <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A will creates clarity \u2013 but only if it is formally valid, legally sound, and individually tailored. Without legal guidance, there is a risk of formal errors, contradictory provisions, or overlooked compulsory portion rights. The result is often disputes, delays, and costly proceedings.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With legal support, you benefit from:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal certainty<\/strong>: We ensure that your will complies with all legal formal requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual solutions<\/strong>: Special family situations, business successions, or real estate assets require tailored succession planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compulsory portion review<\/strong>: We examine whether compulsory portion rights exist and how they can be appropriately considered or limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispute avoidance<\/strong>: A clearly formulated, legally secured will prevents future conflicts among heirs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure storage<\/strong>: Upon request, we register your will in the Will Register of Austrian Lawyers and store it confidentially for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eEin rechtssicheres Testament ist keine Frage des Alters, sondern eine Frage der Verantwortung. Lassen Sie sich beraten, bevor das Gesetz f\u00fcr Sie entscheidet.\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-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\">What is a will and what is its purpose?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A will is a testamentary disposition by which you determine who shall receive your assets after your death. This allows you to deviate from the statutory succession, specifically appoint heirs, arrange legacies, or even disinherit someone. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e5d804a7 \" 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\">Who should draw up a will?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A will is advisable for anyone who wishes to make individual arrangements for succession. This particularly applies to individuals with children, complex family relationships, real estate, or entrepreneurial responsibility. Young adults should also make provisions.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ee87113c \" 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 forms of wills are valid in Austria?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In Austria, holographic, non-holographic, public, and oral wills are permissible. Each of these forms requires specific legal prerequisites. Especially for non-holographic wills, witnesses and clear formulations are crucial.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3c487b84 \" 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 happens if the formal requirements are not met?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A will drawn up in violation of formal requirements is invalid. In this case, the statutory succession applies. To avoid future disputes, every will should be carefully drafted in due form and, if necessary, legally reviewed.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3534b663 \" 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\">Can I amend or revoke my will at any time?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. A will can be revoked or replaced by a new one at any time. The revocation should always be made in a valid will form so that it is legally recognized in an emergency.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8713c765 \" 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 Will Register and why is registration important?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Will Register of Austrian Lawyers documents the existence of a drawn-up will. This ensures that the court is informed of the disposition in the event of death. The content remains confidential and is securely stored with the lawyer.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f16ab391 \" 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\">When is it possible to contest a will?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Contesting is possible if the testator was subject to an error when drawing up the will. 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