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Selective Adjustments To Adult Protection Law

The Federal Council has submitted a targeted revision of adult protection law to the Swiss parliament. The revision focuses on making advanced care directives more effective...

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Estate Tax Initiative With An Overwhelming Majority: What This Means In Practice

No new federal estate tax: Swiss voters clearly rejected the "Future Initiative"; the existing system with cantonal inheritance and gift taxes remains in place.

Switzerland Family

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Global Mobility A Legal & Tax Journey For Private Clients

Overview Living in Switzerland: Facts and Language Areas Immigration and Contact with Authorities General Tax System and Flat-Rate Taxation; Social Security Aspects (3-Pillar Principle)...

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

In Arbitration We Trust: New Suplemental Swiss Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes (TEF Rules)

Disputes within global families who own foundation and trust structures worldwide regularly present particular challenges. Since 2021, arbitration clauses may therefore be included in unilateral legal instruments...

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MME

Swiss Arbitration Centre Launches Arbitration Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes

Switzerland Family

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Die Reform der Ehepaar- und Familienbesteuerung sowie die Initiative für eine Steuer auf Millionenerbschaften – eine Übersicht und kritische Würdigung

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Blum & Grob

Probate Disputes: An Overview Of Opportunities And Challenges

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MME

Swiss International Inheritance Law: New Provisions Effective January 1, 2025

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Altenburger

Breaking News: Swiss Federal Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling On Trusts In Estates

Switzerland Family

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

(International) Prenups To Preserve Family Wealth - The Swiss Perspective

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Further Measures Against The Marriage Of Minors Will Enter Into Force As Of January 1, 2025

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Change Of Status In Switzerland: Important Considerations And Implications

Switzerland Family

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Fragomen

No Facilitation Of (Family) Business Transfers In The Swiss Inheritance Law - Planning Becomes Key

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MME

Der Erblasser, "Die Schlossherrin" Und Das "Volk" Oder Wer Ist Legitimiert, Den Erblasserwillen Durchzusetzen?

Switzerland Family

Staiger Attorneys at Law

NEWSLETTER Du 8 Au 19 Septembre 2025 | N° 112

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Environmental, Social & Governance Law Switzerland 2026

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Preparing For 2026: Switzerland May Reactivate Safeguard Clause For Croatian Workers

Switzerland Employment

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Vischer AG

Navigating EU Compliance For AI-Enabled Wearable Medical Devices: MDR, AI Act, GDPR And Data Act Interplay

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Le Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) Entre La Suisse Et Le Royaume-Uni

Switzerland Finance

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Die Reform der Ehepaar- und Familienbesteuerung sowie die Initiative für eine Steuer auf Millionenerbschaften – eine Übersicht und kritische Würdigung

Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit zwei Steuerreforminitiativen von grosser Tragweite für den Schweizer Steuerstandort. Einerseits geht es um die Implementierung...

Switzerland Family

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Blum & Grob

(International) Prenups To Preserve Family Wealth - The Swiss Perspective

In an increasingly mobile world, many newlyweds have ties to multiple jurisdictions. This is no different in Switzerland...

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Further Measures Against The Marriage Of Minors Will Enter Into Force As Of January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, amendments to the Swiss Civil Code and the PILA regarding further measures against the marriage of minors will enter into force. One relevant amendment relates to the action for annulment...

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Change Of Status In Switzerland: Important Considerations And Implications

Switzerland Family

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Fragomen

Il contratto successorio, un utile strumento per la pianificazione ereditaria

Switzerland Tax

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Altenburger

New Inheritance Law As Of 1 January 2023

Switzerland Family

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Wenger Plattner

Best Practice: The Accompanying Family Is Often Forgotten

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CONVINUS

Residence After Dissolution Of Marriage - Gainful Employment As A Salvation Of Permit?

Switzerland Employment

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 36.2023

Switzerland Immigration

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Selective Adjustments To Adult Protection Law

The Federal Council has submitted a targeted revision of adult protection law to the Swiss parliament. The revision focuses on making advanced care directives more effective...

Switzerland Family

BK

Bär & Karrer

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Estate Tax Initiative With An Overwhelming Majority: What This Means In Practice

No new federal estate tax: Swiss voters clearly rejected the "Future Initiative"; the existing system with cantonal inheritance and gift taxes remains in place.

Switzerland Family

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Milestone Decision – Introduction Of Federal Inheritance And Gift Tax Clearly Rejected In Popular Vote

Swiss voters have clearly rejected the inheritance tax initiative (official name: "initiative for a social climate policy – financed fairly through taxation" or in short "Initiative for a Future)"...

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Arbitration Centre Issues New Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Le Swiss Arbitration Centre publie des nouvelles règles complémentaires pour les litiges en matière de trusts, successions et fondations.

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss Arbitration Centre erlässt neue Schiedsordnung für Trust-, Nachlass- und Stiftungsstreitigkeiten

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Global Mobility A Legal & Tax Journey For Private Clients

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Федеральная инициатива Швейцарии о введении налога на наследство: ключевые аспекты перед референдумом 30 ноября 2025 года

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Altenburger

The Swiss Federal Inheritance Tax Initiative: Key Considerations Ahead Of The Referendum On 30 November 2025

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Altenburger

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