Clients often ask me

• What requirements must a donation agreement meet to be valid?

• When is it possible to revoke a donation?

• Do I have to pay tax on a gift?

• Is it safe to use a free template for a donation agreement?

• How does donating real estate differ from donating money?

What you will find in this guide

Each of these articles is a separate guide with practical examples and tips.

1. Donation Agreement: Simple, But It Can Bring Complications
   Introductory article explaining the key principles of a donation agreement, the most common risks, and mistakes.
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2. How to Properly Draft a Donation Agreement – Essential Requirements
   What must the contract contain to be valid. A practical step-by-step overview.
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3. The Most Common Mistakes in Donation Agreements
   What wording can cost you your donation or make the contract invalid.
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4. Revoking a Donation – When and How It Is Possible
   Sometimes the donor wants the gift back. When does the law allow it, and what is the procedure?
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5. Donation Agreement and Tax Implications
   When a donation is subject to income tax and what exemptions apply within the family.
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6. Donating Real Estate vs. Donating Money
   The legal consequences and procedures differ depending on what is being donated.
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7. Free Donation Agreement Templates – Risks and What to Watch Out For
   Why generic templates are unsafe and what the biggest pitfalls are.
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8. Donating to Relatives vs. Non-Relatives
   Legal and tax differences that may surprise you.
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9. Securing a Right of Use in a Donation Agreement
   How to keep the right to use an apartment or house even after donating it.
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10. Donation vs. Will or Inheritance Agreement – Which Is Better?
    When it is better to donate during your lifetime and when it pays to plan inheritance.
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Lawyer’s recommendation

This guide is a great start, but no article can give you absolute certainty. Donation agreements affect both family and property relationships, and mistakes here can be unforgiving. If you want peace of mind, have your agreement prepared or reviewed by a professional.

FAQ

Can I donate verbally?
Yes, but only small movable items. For real estate, a written form is mandatory.

Can a donation be conditional?
Yes, for example, the donor’s right to live in the property. But it must be clearly included in the contract.

Do I have to pay tax if I donate to my child?
No, gifts between close relatives are usually tax-exempt.