Sterbeurkunde
death certificate
A Sterbeurkunde is a legal document issued by a government agency, which states the date, location, and cause of a person's death. It is often required for settling legal matters such as inheritance, insurance, and pension claims. The term 'Sterbeurkunde' is a compound noun in German, where 'Sterbe' means 'death' and 'Urkunde' means 'certificate'.
Example sentences using: Sterbeurkunde
Ich muss die Sterbeurkunde meines Großvaters finden.
I need to find my grandfather's death certificate.
In this example, the speaker needs to locate their grandfather's death certificate, perhaps in connection with a legal or genealogical matter.
Die Sterbeurkunde wird benötigt, um den Testamentvollstrecker zu ernennen.
The death certificate is needed to appoint the executor of the will.
This scenario refers to the administrative process following an individual's passing, specifically the appointment of an executor to administer their estate, for which the death certificate is needed.
Ohne die Sterbeurkunde kann ich das Bankkonto nicht schließen.
Without the death certificate, I can't close the bank account.
This sentence could be used in a situation where a relative or legal representative is trying to settle the affairs of a deceased individual, but is unable to close their bank account without presenting the proper documentation, in this case, the death certificate.