der Erbvertrag
Translation
inheritance contract, contract of succession
Examples
Sie haben einen Erbvertrag abgeschlossen.
They have concluded an inheritance contract.
Der Erbvertrag regelt die Erbfolge.
The inheritance contract regulates the order of succession.
Grammar Patterns
to conclude/draw up ((an inheritance contract)) The married couple are concluding an inheritance contract.
Similar Words
das Testament (will/testament)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Erbe' (inheritance) and 'Vertrag' (contract). It literally means 'inheritance contract'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down to remember it: 'Erb-' (inheritance) + 'vertrag' (contract). It's a contract about an inheritance.