der Erbschein
Translation
certificate of inheritance, letters of administration
Examples
Man muss einen Erbschein beantragen.
One must apply for a certificate of inheritance.
Ohne Erbschein kann er das Konto nicht auflösen.
Without a certificate of inheritance, he cannot close the account.
Grammar Patterns
einen Erbschein beantragen to apply for a certificate of inheritance Sie muss einen Erbschein beantragen.
Similar Words
Nachlasszeugnis (certificate of succession)
Etymology
Composed of 'Erbe' (inheritance) and 'Schein' (certificate, paper, bill). Literally 'inheritance paper'.
Memory Tips
Just as a 'Führerschein' is a paper ('Schein') that proves you can drive ('führen'), an 'Erbschein' is a paper that proves you can inherit ('erben').