Protect your assets. Plan ahead. To be valid under Swiss law, a will must meet certain legal requirements. To avoid complications for your heirs and ensure your wishes are respected, here are 10 key elements to keep in mind: Statutory reserves Your spouse and children are entitled to a minimum share of your estate. For […]
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When a person is domiciled in Switzerland, the Swiss judicial or administrative authorities of the deceased’s last domicile are competent to settle the inheritance and rule on inheritance disputes, with the exception of buildings located abroad, which are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction claimed by the foreign state in which they are located. Swiss authorities […]