(1) The disclaimer is made by a declaration to the probate court; the declaration is to be made in the presence of and recorded by the probate court or in publicly certified form.
(2) The record of the probate court is made under the provisions of the Law on Attestations (Beurkundungsgesetz).
(3) An authorised representative requires a publicly certified power of attorney. The power of attorney must be enclosed with the declaration or submitted later within the disclaimer period.