time: 28.02.2023

German Long-Term Care Insurance (Pflegeversicherung) Premiums to Rise July 1st: What It Means for Childless Individuals & Families

28.02.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) plans significant premium hikes for the statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung), starting July 1st. A key focus is a higher surcharge for childless individuals, implementing a Constitutional Court ruling to better account for parenting costs in care financing. The draft law also includes relief for care recipients and steps toward greater transparency. Understand the changes, their impact on your finances, and how Germany's system compares to US long-term care planning.…

The Compulsory Portion in Germany: 6 Key Court Rulings for Disinherited Heirs & How It Compares to US Inheritance Law

28.02.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Were you disinherited in a German will? German law provides a safety net called the 'Pflichtteil' (compulsory portion) for close relatives like children or spouses, ensuring they receive a share of the estate. Discover the 6 most important court rulings that protect disinherited heirs and learn how this concept compares to estate planning and probate law in the United States.…