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Asset protection in Germany with the help of foundations – René Benko as a role model for asset protection?

The need to protect your assets from third parties is legitimate. Asset protection is an important issue, particularly for people with large and very large assets, and should always be considered when planning your estate.

A recent example of asset transfers to protect assets from third-party claims is the case of René Benko,

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Foundation & Management Board: Legal information on tasks, remuneration and liability

A foundation as a ‘legally independent estate’ also requires management and must be represented externally, similar to associations or corporations, for example. This task is performed by the foundation’s board of directors. This article takes a closer look at the tasks of the foundation board, its remuneration and liability issues.

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Non-profit organisations & ESG: more than just following a trend?

The term “ESG” is currently on everyone’s lips. ESG is no longer just a buzzword, but an expression of a changed economic culture as a result of social change, climate change and political crises. But why should non-profit organisations (NPOs) devote themselves to this topic and position themselves accordingly for the future?

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Important changes in foundation law as of July 2023

From July 1, 2023, the Act on the Unification of Foundation Law will come into force, bringing together, supplementing and clarifying many previously unclear, contradictory or incomplete points in foundation law. In addition to new, uniform federal regulations, the reform also includes the introduction of a central foundation register. The changes are intended to provide greater legal certainty in matters of liability,

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