A whole range of topics - particularly important are inheritance law provisions (equalization and protection), optimal tax planning (property gains tax and inheritance tax on descendants), knowledge of the consequences under social security law (supplementary benefits and social assistance), financial aspects (liquidity planning for parents, affordability of descendants and transaction costs) and psychological issues (family peace and a fair price). In all cases, the focus should be on preventing disputes and reaching a mutually binding agreement within the family. We consider expert advice to be essential due to the complexity of the matter.