Nomen

das Erbrecht

inheritance law, law of succession

Das deutsche Erbrecht ist komplex.

German inheritance law is complex.

Er kennt sich gut im Erbrecht aus.

He is well-versed in inheritance law.

das Erbrecht governs sth. inheritance law governs sth. Das Erbrecht regelt die Verteilung des Vermögens.

Nachlassrecht (law of succession)

Composed of 'Erbe' (inheritance) and 'Recht' (law, right). Literally 'inheritance law'.

Think of it as the 'right' (Recht) to an 'inheritance' (Erbe), or the law governing it.

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