Wills in Switzerland: valid forms and forced shares

Holographic or public will, forced heirship and succession agreements: how to dispose of your estate validly and with peace of mind.

Swiss law recognises the holographic will (handwritten, dated and signed) and the public will, drawn up before a notary and two witnesses. Since 2023 forced shares have been reduced, widening freedom of disposal.

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Careful succession planning avoids conflicts between heirs and optimises tax aspects.

Careful succession planning avoids conflicts between heirs and optimises tax aspects. The succession agreement, notarised by the notary, allows binding arrangements between the parties.

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