Inheritance and social inequality
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 […]
Intestate and testamentary succession – who inherits how much?
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.
Set up a charitable foundation
There are around 13,400 charitable foundations in Switzerland. Their aims are just as diverse as the people and organisations that established them or profit from them. But what exactly is a foundation? And how can I set one up?
Death and no relatives left – who is responsible?
If the deceased person has no relatives, the municipality initially organises the funeral. However, if it turns out that the deceased person does have relatives, they will be charged with the funeral costs.