Heirs in Germany: Who is entitled to the compulsory share?. As of: March 17, 2024, 5:06 a.m By: Carina Blumenroth CommentsPressSplit You can plan a lot with a will or an inheritance contract.

Not everything, however. Anyone who is disinherited may be able to receive a compulsory portion. The compulsory share is always half of the statutory share of the inheritance. How high the compulsory portions is depends on the inheritance and the compulsory portion rate.