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Probate Disputes: An Overview Of Opportunities And Challenges

Estate administration and division often involves more than just the distribution of the assets – it regularly entails profound emotional and legal disputes.

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

On January 1, 2025, the revision of the Federal Act on Private International Law (PILA) came into force, introducing new provisions on international inheritance law.

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Altenburger

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

In its ruling of 16 December 2024 (BGer 5A_89/2024), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ("the Supreme Court") made a significant contribution to the limited Swiss case law...

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

(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...

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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

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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?

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Staiger Attorneys at Law

The Testator, "The Lady Of The Castle" And The "People" Or Who Is Legitimized To Enforce The Testator's Will?

Switzerland Family

Staiger Attorneys at Law

Pets In The Event Of Death

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MME

Why It Is Worth Dealing With Your Own Estate Planning Rather Sooner Than Later

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MME

Revision Of Switzerland's International Inheritance Law

Worldwide Family

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MME

New Inheritance Law As Of 1 January 2023

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Wenger Plattner

Switzerland Family

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MME

Legal Technology Regulation And Licensing Of Crypto Custodians In Switzerland

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Copyright Protection And Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Swiss Approach

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Novagraaf Group

Newsletter Du 27 Janvier Au 14 Février 2025 | N° 99

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

NEWSLETTER Du 17 Au 28 Mars 2025 | N° 102

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Newsletter Du 17 Au 28 Février 2025 | N° 100

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

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

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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...

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Change Of Status In Switzerland: Important Considerations And Implications

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Probate Disputes: An Overview Of Opportunities And Challenges

Estate administration and division often involves more than just the distribution of the assets – it regularly entails profound emotional and legal disputes.

Switzerland Family

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MME

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

On January 1, 2025, the revision of the Federal Act on Private International Law (PILA) came into force, introducing new provisions on international inheritance law.

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Altenburger

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

In its ruling of 16 December 2024 (BGer 5A_89/2024), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ("the Supreme Court") made a significant contribution to the limited Swiss case law...

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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

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BK

Bär & Karrer

Il contratto successorio, un utile strumento per la pianificazione ereditaria

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Altenburger

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

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

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Pets In The Event Of Death

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