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 […]

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.

When writing a will, it can happen that errors creep in that render the will or individual provisions invalid or even void. The use of a so-called severability clause can provide a remedy.

Writing a will raises many questions. Even more questions are probably asked by Swiss nationals abroad who want to draw up their will in accordance with Swiss law. Find out what Swiss Nationals Abroad should know when writing a will.

The law came into force as of 1 July 2022 after adoption of the “Marriage for everyone” referendum bill. This means that same-sex couples can now marry. In this article, we will highlight what this changes for family planning and provision.

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The descendants of every testator are entitled to a statutory entitlement, which in principle may not be withdrawn from them.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.