The idea of a child growing up without parents is not a pleasant one. To protect them, however, the law regulates who takes responsibility (guardianship) for an orphan. To a certain extent, it is also possible to take individual precautionary measures. It is always advisable for parents to think about this.

Germany, Austria and Switzerland have relatively similar legal systems in a global comparison. At the same time, the differences that exist between the regulations in detail should not be underestimated. This also applies to inheritance law. In the following text, we will show you the most important similarities and differences between the three countries.

It happens time and again that a person wishes to make a last will and testament to the lawyer or notary they trust. In this guide, we explain whether this is permissible and what you need to bear in mind.

Switzerland is known for its liberal regulations on euthanasia and assisted suicide, but also for high prices and expensive services. In this text, we explain the main procedures and associated costs of assisted suicide.

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 […]

When someone dies, there are often difficult questions regarding the estate of the deceased. In addition to will, intestate succession can help to clarify these.

The descendants of every testator are entitled to a statutory entitlement, which in principle may not be withdrawn from them. In this text we explain what this means for your will and what alternative solutions there are.

If there are several heirs in an inheritance, they receive joint ownership of the estate upon the death of the testator. They form a community of heirs until the estate is divided. This article explains what this means for you.