Usufruct in Inheritance Law: Securing Housing and Income – Also for Unmarried Couples
Usufruct in Swiss inheritance law: secure rights of residence and income, protect an unmarried partner and correctly take compulsory portions into account.
Spouses or Registered Partners as (sole) Beneficiaries: 3 Practical Ways under Swiss Inheritance Law
How to benefit your spouse/registered partner in Switzerland: use reserved quotas, usufruct (Art. 473 SCC), or an inheritance contract/waiver.
Contract of succession in Switzerland (Art. 512 SCC): Binding Estate Planning with Clear Rules
Contract of succession in Switzerland explained: purpose, form (notary/witnesses), binding effect, inheritance waiver (Art. 496 SCC), patchwork solutions, protective and penalty clauses.
Living in a Cohabitation (Konkubinat) Relationship
Living together without marriage in Switzerland? Learn the legal risks of “Konkubinat,” how to protect your partner, inheritance tax, and pension fund rules.