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Translation is only possible if the content has been understood in its factual context.

In the course of my work as a translator I get to see a wide range of texts in my areas of specialization every day, often written by experts and containing specialized knowledge. The first step in the translation process is always research in order to ensure the correct rendition in the target language and choice of appropriate vocabulary.

However, this background information may also be of interest to other readers. Therefore, I have put together a few articles that provide interesting insights into topics related to the countries of my working languages. .

Preliminary Investigation in French Criminal Proceedings

4. October 2024|

A trust represents a fiduciary legal relationship where a trustee manages assets on behalf of one or more beneficiaries. Find out more about its purposes, the fundamental structure of the American trust, how assets are transferred to a trust, its design, the parties involved, and the role of the protector.

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Why legal translations should be done by a professional

3. September 2024|

A trust represents a fiduciary legal relationship where a trustee manages assets on behalf of one or more beneficiaries. Find out more about its purposes, the fundamental structure of the American trust, asset transfer to a trust, its design, the parties involved, and the role of the protector.

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The American Trust

14. August 2024|

A trust is a fiduciary legal relationship in which assets are managed by a trustee for one or more beneficiaries. Learn more about the purposes, the basic structure of the American trust, asset transfer to a trust, structuring, parties, and the protector.

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English Court Vocabulary

3. July 2024|

A trust is a fiduciary legal relationship in which assets are managed by a trustee for one or more beneficiaries. Learn more about the purposes, the basic structure of the American trust, asset transfer to a trust, structuring, parties, and the protector.

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Studying in France

7. June 2023|

In France, the higher education sector is highly differentiated and offers a wide range of degrees. Learn more about studying at university institutes of technology, universities, Grandes Écoles, and Écoles spécialisées.

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American inheritance law

30. November 2022|

Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as "American inheritance law" because inheritances fall under the jurisdiction of the individual US states. Learn more about the regulations governing inheritance matters in the USA.

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Buying real estate in France

5. April 2022|

Anyone wishing to purchase real estate in France should inform themselves beforehand about the most important aspects of French property law. Here you will find the most important legal information for buying property in France.

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Public Notary

5. April 2022|

The main activity of the notary is the certification of legal transactions of any kind and the verification of facts, whereby the notary is committed to independence and impartiality, which distinguishes them from a lawyer who represents the interests of one party.

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Translation of Foreign Certificates and Diplomas

12. July 2020|

In Germany, the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is responsible for the assessment of foreign qualifications—such as school-leaving, vocational, and higher education qualifications—and issues individual statement of comparability for foreign higher education degrees upon application.

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Difference between Common Law and Equity Law

17. June 2020|

Until William the Conqueror conquered England in 1066, the customary law of the Germanic tribes—the Saxons, Angles, Jutes, and Danes—prevailed in England, differing from place to place. After the conquest, different parallel jurisdictions developed.

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Community of assets acquired during marriage

5. May 2020|

If the spouses have not chosen a matrimonial property regime other than community of property or separation of property within a marital agreement (insofar as separation of property does not apply between them as an extraordinary matrimonial property regime, Art. 181 SCC), their proprietary relations shall be governed in accordance with the provisions on the Participation in Acquisitions (Art. 196 – 220 SCC).

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What is a sworn translation?

19. April 2020|

For some documents, it is so crucial that they are translated correctly and completely that only professionally qualified translators are authorized to do so. Due to the particularly high-quality requirements, only those translators are authorized who meet the prerequisites established by the courts.

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What is an Apostille?

19. April 2020|

A total of 108 states agreed on the Apostille for the certification of foreign documents as early as 1961 – the so-called 'Hague Apostille'.

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What is Computer-assisted Translation?

19. April 2020|

Translators use CAT tools (computer-assisted translation) for some texts; these are translation programs for computer-supported translation from one language to another. CAT tools operate with translation memories, which form the core of the translation technology.

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French Labour Law

5. April 2020|

In France, labor relations within a company are governed by the Labor Code (Code du Travail), collective bargaining agreements, and collective company agreements. Learn more about employment contracts, holiday entitlements, working time regulations, and termination under French labor law.

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