As a childless couple, who should we leave our estate to?
As a childless couple, you face unique considerations when it comes to estate planning. In addition to providing for your partner, there are many ways to use your estate to make a positive difference and support organizations that are important to you.
Excluded from inheritance: The four ways to exclude an heir
Being entitled to inherit does not automatically mean actually inheriting. Swiss inheritance law recognizes four different ways in which persons can be excluded from the estate. The following overview shows what these inheritance exclusions are and in which situation they can be applied.
Right of residence for life partners in the will – secure protection of the living situation
A right of residence in a will can protect partners from losing their shared home. This protection is particularly important for unmarried couples, as they have no legal right of inheritance.
Euthanasia in the United Kingdom
Between October 2024 and June 2025, the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill” was a hotly debated topic in the British House of Commons. Finally, on June 20, 2025, the House voted 314 to 291 in favor of legalizing assisted suicide. This could soon allow the United Kingdom to take a major step forward […]
How do I properly bequeath my collection?
For collectors, collections have not only emotional value but often significant financial value as well. Especially when collections consist of valuable works of art, for example, they require particular care when it comes to estate planning. This can help avoid disputes among heirs and prevent tax disadvantages. Planning early on thus ensures that valuable collections […]
Estate planning for dementia
A dementia diagnosis changes many things in the lives of those affected and their families. It also raises questions about inheritance law. Depending on the progression of the dementia, estate planning may even become completely impossible. For this reason, it is important to address this issue carefully and at an early stage. It helps the […]
Advance withdrawal, gift or loan: Which is better?
Parents often want to support their children financially during their lifetime. There are three options to choose from: advance inheritance, gift or family loan. Each option has different legal and tax consequences.
How does the entry into force of an advance care directive work?
The advance care directive regulates who takes over your affairs if you become incapable of judgment. But how does it become effective? A step-by-step process with a specific case study shows how it comes into effect.
The potential impact of gifts on recipients of social assistance or supplementary benefits
A person who receives social assistance or supplementary benefits (EL) is faced with a key question when making a gift: Does this gift affect their entitlement to social assistance or EL? And if so, what are the specific effects?