Succession law
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Inheritance in general
How do you manage an estate?
Organizing an estate or dealing with the death of a loved one raises delicate legal and human issues. Our firm will assist you with rigor and discretion in all matters relating to inheritance law, from planning to settling an estate.
We can advise you on drafting your last will and testament (will, inheritance pact), anticipating the death of your heirs, and ensuring that your estate is properly managed. This includes legal devolution, the division of property, management of reserved rights, or the liquidation of matrimonial communities. In the event of a dispute between heirs, we intervene to firmly defend your rights and promote balanced solutions.
Our approach combines a thorough understanding of the legal framework with careful attention to your personal situation. The aim is to avoid family tensions as much as possible. Whether you are a testator, heir, or legatee, we can help you make informed decisions in accordance with your wishes and the law.
Anticipating and planning
Estate planning and business transfers
Estate planning is essential for anticipating and organizing the transfer of your estate. It helps to prevent disputes between heirs and optimize the tax aspects of inheritance. As part of the business transfer process, proper planning is crucial to ensure the long-term future of the business and facilitate the transition from one generation to the next.
We can help you navigate these complex procedures, taking into account the specificities of inheritance law and tax law.
Legal acts and enforcement
Drafting and role of the executor
The drafting of legal documents such as a will or an inheritance agreement is an essential step in organizing your estate in a clear and legally valid manner. These instruments allow you to express personal wishes, designate heirs, establish legacies, or allocate assets in a specific way.
These documents must be prepared with precision to avoid any ambiguity or future disputes. We will guide you through this process carefully and rigorously, taking into account your family, asset, and tax situation.
In the posthumous phase, the role of the executor is often decisive. Appointed by the deceased or, failing that, designated by the competent authority, the executor ensures that the last wishes are properly carried out and is responsible for identifying the estate's assets, ensuring that the testamentary provisions are complied with, settling debts, and dividing the estate. We can draft legal documents and act as executor.
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Frequently asked questions
To answer the most frequently asked questions about inheritance law in Switzerland, we have drawn up these frequently asked questions (FAQs). It aims to clarify the essential aspects of estate planning, business transfers, the drafting of legal documents and the role of the liquidator.