Usage Note
Erbschein is an official document issued by the Nachlassgericht (probate court) proving who the legal heirs of a deceased person are. Banks and land registries require it before transferring assets to heirs.
Examples
"Ohne Erbschein verweigerte die Bank den Zugriff auf das Konto des Verstorbenen."
Natural Translation
Without a certificate of inheritance the bank refused access to the deceased's account.
Literal Translation
Without certificate-of-inheritance refused the bank the access to the account of-the deceased.
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