18. April 2023

How can I revoke a power of attorney?

The revocation of a power of attorney by the principal is possible at any time without any explanation. The revocation can be made in any form and only needs to […]

Patientenverfügung Vorsorgeauftrag
31. May 2022

What happens to a mortgage in the event of death?

A mortgage is a limited right in property that is encumbered on a property and serves to secure a monetary claim. If the debt secured by a lien is not […]

Erbe antreten Immobilien
11. January 2022

From what amount is a monthly bank transfer considered a gift?

A gift's value or the gifted amount of money is not relevant to determine whether it was a gift or not. A gift within the meaning of the Swiss Code […]

Darlehen & Schenkung
21. December 2021

My heirs live abroad. Do they have to pay inheritance tax abroad or in Switzerland?

Your heirs are liable for tax in the canton where the deceased was last resident (spouses/registered partners are, however, exempt from inheritance tax in all cantons and descendants in most […]

Ausland Erbe antreten
16. December 2020

Are my half-siblings entitled to inherit because we had the same father?

Your half-siblings are also heirs to your father's estate who are entitled to a compulsory portion. However, the half-siblings are not entitled to inherit from your mother's estate. It is […]

Erbe antreten
27. February 2020

How do I calculate the parental home’s value in the inheritance?

The answer to your question can be found in the ZGB (Swiss Civil Code). According to Art. 617 ZGB, the market value at the time of the division of the […]

Erbe antreten Immobilien
19. December 2019

Can I bequeath something to my godchild and my niece?

Of course, but the extent may be limited. Siblings are not heirs with compulsory portions. The niece/godchild can receive everything. Without a will, the siblings will inherit. So you can […]

Testament verfassen
31. October 2019

What happens if a member of a community of heirs dies? Who is the legal successor?

It can happen that one of the heirs dies before the division of the estate has been completed. In this case, the heirs of the deceased heir take his or […]

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30. October 2019

Does the CAPA/KESB take action in every case of death or only if there is an advance care directive?

The Child and Adult Protection Authority (CAPA/KESB) is an institution for the protection of persons who are incapable of acting. It acts on appeal or ex officio where a person […]

KESB Vorsorgeauftrag
28. October 2019

How long does it take to settle an inheritance and complete an inheritance?

The time it takes to divide the estate can vary greatly. That depends on the circumstances (e.g. disputed inheritance or not). It can take up to 1.5 years. More about […]

Erbe antreten
6. October 2019

How can you stop the KESB/CAPA (child and adult protection authority)?

The KESB/CAPA can be stopped no more than a judge. This option does not exist. The CAPA has its defined areas of responsibility. If, for example, a guardianship is established […]

Vorsorgeauftrag
11. September 2019

Does an advance care directive have to have a notarised signature? If so, by whom?

The advance care directive can either be written in its entirety, or notarized by a notary. Since notaries also certify the capacity to act, this can be beneficial in order […]

Vorsorgeauftrag