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Inheriting Without Risk

Notary Office Beeler & Marbacher in Lucerne Not all heirs are fortunate enough to inherit substantial assets. Often, there are […]

Equalization in Inheritance Law

Inheritance law in Switzerland upholds a principle of equal treatment for all heirs. The concept of equalization is used as […]

Am I bound by my will or inheritance contract?

The will is a highly personal and unilateral disposition. Swiss law does not recognize a joint will and does not […]

New: Care Leave for a Severely Disabled Child Due to Illness or Accident

As of July 1, 2021, employees may be entitled to care leave of up to 14 weeks for their child […]

Digital Estate: Managing Accounts on Facebook, LinkedIn, Xing, & Other Platforms

What happens to my social media account when I die? Will it be deleted, frozen, managed by a legacy contact […]

Kriens - Inheritance Tax for Direct Descendants

The Municipal Council is generally supportive of reintroducing an inheritance tax for direct descendants. A clear majority of the council […]

New: Paid Leave for Family Care

As of January 1, 2021, employees are entitled to up to 10 days of paid leave per year to care […]

Unpaid Leave – Sabbaticals, Travel, Continuing Education/Study Abroad & More

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a rising trend among employees to plan for extended travel, sabbaticals, further education, […]

The community of heirs

Our mother passed away 16 years ago, and we, the "children," have never discussed the inheritance with our father. Are […]

Regular Review of the Estate Planning Arrangement

Life circumstances change, interpersonal relationships evolve, and laws are amended. Regularly reconsider whether your estate planning arrangement (will, inheritance agreement) […]

The Blended Family

My husband and I have three children together. From a previous relationship, my husband has a son with whom we […]

Inheritance benefit for the partner

Unmarried couples or unregistered partners should proactively consider their partner's benefits and make the necessary arrangements. We are happy to […]

paternity leave

As of January 1, 2021, fathers who have recently become parents are entitled to a two-week paternity leave. During the […]

Am I subject to the obligation to repay supplementary benefits?

Like a specter of dread, the obligation to repay supplementary benefits has been swirling in the media for more than […]

What You Should Not Forget When Benefiting Your Cohabiting Partner!

Unmarried couples enjoy certain financial advantages over married couples, such as tax benefits and a higher AHV pension. However, cohabitation […]

How do I achieve most-favored-nation status?

We have been married for 33 years and have two adult children together. We would like the surviving spouse to […]

When does a power of attorney make sense?

With a power of attorney, you can designate who should represent you if you become legally incompetent. Without a power […]

City of Lucerne Sticks with Inheritance Tax on Descendants!

Neither the federal government nor the Canton of Lucerne imposes inheritance tax on descendants. However, it is within the jurisdiction […]

How Does Inheritance Work in a Blended Family?

In a blended family, at least one partner has one or more children from a previous relationship. Swiss inheritance law […]

An Arbitration Court in Inheritance Disputes?

Inheritance disputes can sometimes require a great deal of patience. Proceedings before ordinary Swiss courts often last several years, especially […]

Update on the Revision of Swiss Inheritance Law

First of all: Revising a Swiss law takes time! In March 2021, it will be ten years since the National […]

Overtime and Excessive Hours – What is the Difference?

Overtime and excessive hours are often colloquially used as synonyms. However, from a legal perspective, the two terms must be […]

Can I bequeath my house to my niece in France?

I (male) am married and childless. My niece lives with her family in France, near the Swiss border. I would […]

Does the employee have influence over reference inquiries?

Reference inquiries are important in the application process. Unlike motivation letters, resumes, and job interviews, the employee has very limited […]

Criminal Procedure: What Lies Ahead?

How? Criminal law? Surely, I have nothing to do with that! This is a thought that may cross the mind […]

Where there is a will, there is a way!

Perhaps you have wondered whether you should provide for an executor in your future estate. This article aims to help […]

What Should Be Considered Regarding Employment References?

The following outlines what to consider when drafting employment references, what the case law regarding references entails, and why reaching […]

What is a Power of Attorney Needed For?

With a Power of Attorney, you can designate one or more individuals who will represent you in the event of […]