The discussion about the introduction of a federal inheritance tax is a topic that has been controversially debated in Switzerland for years – and the initiative submitted in spring 2024 means that the topic is unlikely to lose any of its topicality in the future. A key question is whether and how inheritances contribute to […]

Buying a property is a key life ambition for many people, but financing this dream often raises questions. One of the most common forms of financing used for this is the mortgage. But how exactly does a mortgage work? How much mortgage makes sense at different stages of life, and what happens when mortgage debt […]

Under Swiss inheritance law, several steps must be taken after the will has been opened before the estate can be fully settled and distributed. This procedure can be lengthy under certain circumstances and is associated with costs. This article is intended to give you a rough overview of the procedure after the will has been […]

When writing a will, it can happen that errors creep in that render the will or individual provisions invalid or even void. The use of a so-called severability clause can provide a remedy.

Family matters are a private matter and the intervention of the KESB often leads to dissatisfaction among the parties concerned. In the event that the KESB becomes involved, it is therefore important to know what it may and may not do.

The will is written and the required arrangements were made. But on opening the will, it turns out that there are various errors. Is the Will still valid? Learn what the most common mistakes are and how they affect a will.