Ashford International Law P.C. is grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us. Below are testimonials from clients we have represented in cross-border estate, tax and asset planning matters.
Albert Kafka
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 11, 2026
Caroline and her team were absolutely fantastic. I was dealing with legal matters in Germany and she made a very stressful and confusing process very manageable and non-stressful. German law is very different from U.S. law, and Caroline took the time to explain everything clearly and efficiently.
She and her team were professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout the entire process. I always felt that my case was in very capable hands, and I am extremely happy with the outcome. I’m truly grateful for everything Caroline and her team did for me and would highly recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
Results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Michelle Ohlde
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 11, 2026
Caroline and her legal team provided valuable assistance and guidance to us after my father passed away in Germany. She helped us understand how the estate laws applied to him as an American who resided in Germany and how the inheritance laws would apply to us, his heirs, that resided in the U.S. Caroline and her team navigated us through the myriad of legal channels and documents necessary to close my father’s accounts and liquidate his estates. My brother and I who live in the U.S. had no idea how long or complex the process would be. Caroline and her team were patient with us and answered all of our questions. We never could have handled any of this complicated process on our own. We are very grateful for the expertise given to us by Caroline and her legal team!
Results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Karl-Wilhelm Ambratis
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 10, 2026
After my wife’s death in the USA, I entrusted Dr. Esche with the complex estate settlement (real estate, other assets), the liquidation of a company/business consultancy, and the sale of the property, while I had to care for my seriously ill mother in Germany. Dr. Esche proved to be a dedicated, competent, and knowledgeable expert.
Original (German):
Nach dem Ableben meiner ehefrau in den USA betraute ich Frau Dr. Esche mit der komplexen Nachlassabwicklung (Immobilie, andere Vermögenswerte), der Abwicklung einer Firma/Unternehmensberatung sowie den Verkauf der Immobilie, während ich mich in Deutschland um meine schwerkranke Mutter kümmern musste. Frau Dr. Esche erwies sich als engagierte, kompetente und fachkundige Expertin.
Results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Ros si
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 9, 2026
I am a German-American and approached the firm with several tax-related matters.
My experience was consistently positive and exceeded my expectations.
This is a truly competent and professional law firm. From the very beginning, I was welcomed in a very friendly manner by Dr. Caroline Esche and her team.
My concerns were handled with great expertise, as well as the patience and care necessary to address all of my questions and ultimately bring everything to a successful conclusion.
The trust I have been able to build with the entire team gives me great confidence that my tax affairs are in very good hands. I can wholeheartedly recommend this firm to anyone looking for competent, reliable, and personal advice.
Original (German):
Ich bin Deutsch-Amerikaner und habe mich mit meinen Themen an die Kanzlei gewendet.
Meine Erfahrungen waren durchweg positiv und haben meine Erwartungen sogar noch übertroffen.
Eine wirklich kompetente Kanzlei. Ich bin von Anfang an sehr freundlich von Frau Dr. Caroline Esche und ihrem Team empfangen worden und es wurde mit viel Sachverstand und auch der nötigen Geduld meine Anliegen bearbeitet und erfolgreich zum Abschluss gebracht.
Durch dieses Vertrauen, welches ich zu dem gesamten Team aufbauen durfte, weiß ich heute meine steuerlichen Belange in sehr guten Händen und kann die Kanzlei nur weiterempfehlen.
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Arpad Zsold
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 7, 2026
I retained Ashford International Law for a consultation regarding a proposed gift of my parents’ home in Germany and the related U.S. tax and estate planning implications. My situation involved both German and U.S. legal issues, including a retained Nießbrauch, potential U.S. reporting requirements, German social welfare considerations, and cross-border estate planning.
Ms. Ashford was well prepared, took the time to understand my family’s situation, and provided practical, well-reasoned guidance throughout the consultation. Following our meeting, I received a detailed written summary of the discussion, and she also responded to several follow-up questions that helped clarify important planning issues before my family made any final decisions.
If you are dealing with German-U.S. cross-border estate planning or international inheritance matters, I found the consultation to be informative, professional, and worthwhile. It gave my family a much clearer understanding of our options and allowed us to move forward with confidence in discussions with our German notary.
Results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Genevieve Decker
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 7, 2026
I cannot say enough good things about Caroline Esche and her team. I’m very grateful for their expertise and professionalism in guiding me through some legal matters in Germany. They did so in a timely manner and their goal was to keep the cost at a minimum. I trust them completely and would return to them in a heartbeat if I ever needed any additional help with legal matters in Germany.
Results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Eva Riddle
★★★★★ — Posted on Google on August 6th, 2026
Working with Dr. Caroline Ashford at Ashford International Law was an absolute game-changer for our cross-border estate planning. Navigating assets and tax implications between the U.S. and Germany felt overwhelming until we found her. Her dual-qualification and deep expertise brought absolute clarity to a very complicated situation. She is exceptionally thorough, professional, and responsive. Highly recommend her practice to any international family looking for peace of mind! Eva Riddle
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Anita K. (Graz, Austria)
A colleague of mine recommended Dr. Caroline Esche after the death of my brother in Washington. She was very obliging, and dealt swiftly with a very complicated trust matter.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Caroline Esche. She is very competent, reliable and a committed advocate for her clients. Thank you again for the personable and caring approach.
Anita K. (Graz, Austria)
Von einem lieben Kollegen wurde mir Frau Dr. Caroline Esche empfohlen.
Sie war sehr zuvorkommend, stand mir mit Rat und Tat bei und half mir bei einer sehr komplizierten Angelegenheit nach dem Tod meines Bruders.
Ich kann Frau Dr. Caroline Esche mit großer Überzeugung weiterempfehlen.
Sie ist sehr kompetent, zuverlässig und setzt sich voll und ganz für ihre Mandanten ein.
Danke nochmals für diese persönliche und liebevolle Begleitung.
Annemarie W. (Berlin, Germany)
“In einer Nachlassabwicklung in Arlington, Virginia, hat Frau Dr. Esche meine Interessen hervorragend vertreten. Nicht nur ihre professionelle juristische Tätigkeit vor Ort, sondern auch die Beratung und Empfehlungen innerhalb des Verfahrens waren überzeugend. Mein Dank gilt Frau Dr. Esche, sie hat für mich ein sehr zufriedenstellendes Ergebnis erzielt.”
Peter V. (Bethesda, MD)
We have two young children and property in Europe, so setting up an estate plan was something that we had to do. My wife is not a US citizen, which has major tax consequences. We’re so glad we have found Caroline, since not many lawyers are competent in non-US legal matters. She is extremely knowledgeable and was a joy to work with. Highly recommended!
Germany-USA: Law, Tax, Finance 