weitervererben

Weitervererben is a German term that translates to "re-inheritance" or "further inheritance" in English. It refers to a legal or contractual concept where rights, obligations, or property are passed down from one party to another, and then subsequently passed on again to a third party. This concept is most commonly encountered in inheritance law and contract law.

In inheritance law, weitervererben describes a situation where an heir who has inherited an estate from a deceased person then passes on that inherited property or wealth to their own heirs upon their death. This is distinct from direct inheritance from the original deceased. For example, if a grandparent leaves an inheritance to their child, and that child then dies without having distributed the inheritance, the child's heirs would inherit the property that was originally from the grandparent.

In contract law, weitervererben can refer to the assignment or subletting of rights and obligations under a contract. A party to an initial contract might transfer their rights to a third party, who then in turn transfers those rights to a fourth party. This process continues the chain of inheritance of the contractual benefits or burdens. The specifics of weitervererben in contracts are heavily dependent on the terms of the original agreement and applicable laws regarding assignment and delegation. The principle generally requires clear intent and adherence to legal formalities to be valid.