Monday 10th September 2007
Where There's A Will...
From time to time, most people who have moved from one country to another will be startled by some rule or regulation that is normal in their new home but inconceivable in their old one. Sometimes however, it really pays to investigate the local ways of doing things before they affect you, and there are few areas where this is as important as inheritance law.
What's mine is yours
Each country has its own inheritance laws. As soon as a person is resident in a country or owns immovable property (such as a house) it's wise for them to have a will that takes local law into account.
In the absence of a will or inheritance contract, Swiss inheritance law applies to the estate of a resident of Geneva or Vaud. However, a foreigner may submit their estate to the law of the country or countries they are a citizen of.
To find out more about Switzerland's inheritance laws, and how to go about drawing up a Swiss will or inheritance contract, see the INFOrmation Page on Wills & Inheritance Law in Switzerland.
Professional advice - especially from an expert that speaks your language - is always advisable. See the Financial & Legal category of The AngloFILE for contact information of local English-speaking lawyers, notaries and registered financial consultants.
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