When a person dies, either the will or the law decides who gets what. If the deceased person leaves an indebted inheritance, heirs may have to pay for it with their private assets.
In the case of high debts and dilapidated real estate, a rejection often makes more sense. It is important to meet the deadlines. An acceptance or rejection of the inheritance can be reversed if necessary, informs the portal erbrechtsinfo.de.. Reject or accept inheritance? Reject and accept inheritance: What are the deadlines?