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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Building Cross-Sector Networks: Leveraging Relationships For Successful VC Transactions – The Role Of Estate Planning And Proactive Wealth Planning

Behind every successful VC deal is more than just a good pitch - there's a network of sharp minds, strategic planning and a whole lot of trust.

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Greek Inheritance Law Reforms: Implications For International Estates

Recent reforms to Greek inheritance law mark one of the most consequential shifts in the country's succession framework in decades.

Switzerland Family

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

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

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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

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

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

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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

Switzerland Family

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Blum & Grob

Probate Disputes: An Overview Of Opportunities And Challenges

Switzerland Family

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MME

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

Switzerland Family

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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

Corporate Governance 2026

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Voters Approve Federal Act Introducing Individual Taxation: What Does This Mean In Practice?

Switzerland Tax

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Open Banking And Open Finance In Switzerland

Switzerland Finance

RUGGLE Partner

The Swiss Debt Enforcement Register: What It Says – And What It Doesn't Say

Switzerland Finance

GGI Global Alliance

FINMA Guidance 01/2026: New Requirements For The Custody Of Cryptobased Assets

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

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Family Law

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

Switzerland Family

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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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CONVINUS

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Building Cross-Sector Networks: Leveraging Relationships For Successful VC Transactions – The Role Of Estate Planning And Proactive Wealth Planning

Behind every successful VC deal is more than just a good pitch - there's a network of sharp minds, strategic planning and a whole lot of trust.

Switzerland Family

BK

Bär & Karrer

A Benchmark For Excellence: Schellenberg Wittmer's Private Wealth Team

What has been the most impactful innovation your firm introduced recently, and how has its shaped client outcomes or internal efficiency?

Switzerland Wealth Mgt

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Greek Inheritance Law Reforms: Implications For International Estates

Recent reforms to Greek inheritance law mark one of the most consequential shifts in the country's succession framework in decades.

Switzerland Family

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

Selective Adjustments To Adult Protection Law

Switzerland Family

BK

Bär & Karrer

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

Switzerland Family

PL

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

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

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

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