4. November 2025

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 […]

5. January 2023

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.

25. February 2019

Holographic will

A holographic will is easy and cheap to draw up. One reason why it is so popular in Switzerland is because it is easy to update. It can be stored either at home or with a cantonal authority.

10. June 2018

The notarised will

Besides handwritten and oral (emergency) wills, the law also recognises the notarised variant. This offers advantages that can mostly pay off when circumstances are complicated or an estate is valuable.