Bismarck Dynasty Faces Legal Battle Over €1 Billion Inheritance

Carl-Eduard von Bismarck, disinherited for his lifestyle, sues siblings for €83 million as decades-long feud resurfaces in German court.

Carl-Eduard von Bismarck, known as the 'black sheep' of the family, is suing his brother Gregor and sister Vanessa for a share of the €1 billion family fortune after being disinherited in 2002.
A Lübeck judge has delayed a ruling, requesting further documentation to clarify the scope of the Bismarck estate's wealth.
Gregor claims Carl-Eduard received a loan from their father, which could reduce his claim if proven true, while the judge suggested an out-of-court settlement, though tensions make this unlikely.
The feud includes decades of personal disputes, including Carl-Eduard's allegations against his late mother and estranged relationships with his siblings, who accuse him of creating unnecessary drama.
The Bismarck family, descendants of the 19th-century German unifier Otto von Bismarck, has faced additional scandals, including past tragedies involving Carl-Eduard's late brother Gottfried and his own legal and personal controversies.