Einerben
Einerben refers to a legal concept primarily found in German inheritance law. It translates to "sole heir" or "sole beneficiary." This term describes the situation where only one individual is designated to inherit the entire estate of a deceased person. This can occur through a will, where the testator explicitly names a single heir, or in cases of intestacy where the law dictates that only one person is entitled to the inheritance.
The concept of einerben is distinct from situations where multiple heirs are appointed. When there are multiple
The appointment of a sole heir can have significant implications for the distribution of wealth and the