After the death of a loved one, there is often a lot of organizational work to be done – such as giving notice to vacate the apartment. It is important to give notice in good time. Death does not automatically trigger termination.

Legally, a pet is usually treated as property. However, in the interests of animal welfare, there are special rules that apply both during the animal’s lifetime and in the event of its death. In this article, we explain what the death of an owner means for a dog, cat, etc., and how you can make […]

No one likes thinking about death. And no one likes preparing for death either. But to ease the burden on survivors, it makes sense to keep certain documents accessible and to make some arrangements.

A death is a great burden for relatives and close persons. Right in the first few days after that, various errands have to be done. In this text we show you what to do and when after a death.

Inheritance is a complex process. Depending on the situation when the testator passes away, it may consist of various partial proceedings and steps.

The death certificate confirms the death of a person with all important details. It is a prerequisite for important legal steps to be taken after a death. With it, the heirs can, for example, apply for the certificate of inheritance and organise the funeral.

Many mourners wish to honour a deceased person appropriately. According to a long Swiss tradition, this often occurs in public obituaries, not least in newspapers.

Each canton has different tax rules for inheritance, legacies and gifts. You can save rather a lot of money if you know the tax exemptions and reductions. So it is worth taking a look at the regulations for your canton.

After a death, the will is opened by the cantonal authorities. The cantonal authorities then secure the inheritance and issue the inheritance certificates. These provisionally entitle the heirs to the estate.