Legal & Civil Status: Swiss Marriage, Wills, Estate Planning & Power of Attorney
Navigating legal paperwork in Switzerland: marriage, lasting powers of attorney (Vorsorgeauftrag), and estate inheritance planning under Swiss law.
English-Speaking Swiss Legal & Notary Support
Draft your Vorsorgeauftrag (Power of Attorney), living wills, or tenancy arbitration filings with licensed Swiss attorneys.
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Last Wills and Testaments (Testament) under Swiss Inheritance Law
Understanding statutory forced heirship (Pflichtteil), the 2023 Swiss succession reform, and how international expats can elect their home country law under PILA Art. 90.
The Swiss Lasting Power of Attorney (Vorsorgeauftrag) & KESB Protection
How to protect your family and assets if you lose medical capacity, designate trusted deputies, and avoid state intervention by the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB).
Advance Healthcare Directives in Switzerland (Patientenverfügung)
How to specify medical treatment instructions, designate healthcare representatives, and ensure your treatment wishes are legally binding in Swiss hospitals.
Getting Married in Switzerland as an Expat: Civil Registry & Property Regimes
Navigating the Swiss civil wedding process (Ziviltrauung), document legalization, matrimonial property regimes, and joint tax implications.
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- 2026 ESTV tax tariff changes & Pillar 3a deduction limits
- Art. 257e OR rental law rulings & apartment handover checklists
- Cantonal tax burden & LAMal health premium comparison alerts
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