Apply for an estate administrator
Appointment of an estate administrator by the probate court to safeguard and manage an estate when the heirs are unknown or have not yet been identified.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
10–80 € je nach Urkunde/Verfahren
How to proceed
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File a petition with the probate court (local court)
Including an explanation of the need for security, e.g., outstanding receivables.
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Appointment of an estate administrator
Through the court, usually a lawyer or notary.
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Estate Administration and Heir Tracing
The estate administrator safeguards the estate and identifies the heirs.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Creditors of the estate, government agencies, or other persons with a legitimate interest in safeguarding an estate with unknown heirs.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application filed without evidence of a legal interest
- •Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen
Common reasons for rejection
- •Need for security not demonstrated
- •The heirs are already known and can be contacted
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Nachlasspflegschaft beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Justiz
- Data quality
- 100 %