Who becomes guardian if both parents die?
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.
An increasingly unstable global environment makes adolescents feel more and more insecure
Pandemic, war, climate change and social inequalities: since 2019, around 40 per cent more children and adolescents have contacted Pro Juventute because they are in need of counselling and help. Anastassiya Korf has been in charge of Pro Juventute’s counselling services in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland for two years. The foundation supports children and […]
What are the statutory shares of my children? Are there alternatives?
The descendants of every testator are entitled to a statutory entitlement, which in principle may not be withdrawn from them.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.
Which NGOs and NPOs are tax-exempt?
Organisations that are tax-exempt throughout Switzerland and its cantons Not all NGOs are the same. The abbreviation for nongovernmental organisation is often simplistically equated with charitable organisations. We’ll clarify the terminology further in another article. As a general principle, the legal structure of an NGO, INGO, or NPO is irrelevant for their tax exemption: they […]