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Global Mobility A Legal & Tax Journey For Private Clients

Overview Living in Switzerland: Facts and Language Areas Immigration and Contact with Authorities General Tax System and Flat-Rate Taxation; Social Security Aspects (3-Pillar Principle)...

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Bär & Karrer

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

Disputes within global families who own foundation and trust structures worldwide regularly present particular challenges. Since 2021, arbitration clauses may therefore be included in unilateral legal instruments...

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Swiss Arbitration Centre Launches Arbitration Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes

The TEF Rules are set to enter into force on 1 July 2025 and will be available in English, German, French and Italian, accompanied by an Explanatory Note in each of these four languages.

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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

Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit zwei Steuerreforminitiativen von grosser Tragweite für den Schweizer Steuerstandort. Einerseits geht es um die Implementierung...

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Blum & Grob

Probate Disputes: An Overview Of Opportunities And Challenges

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

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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

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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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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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NEWSLETTER Du 26 Mai Au 6 Juin 2025 | N° 106

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

ESG-Regulierung für Schweizer Unternehmen – Quo Vadis?

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Key Takeaways From 2024 LCIA And ICC Arbitration Statistics

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

The Swiss Federal Inheritance Tax Initiative: Key Considerations Ahead Of The Referendum On 30 November 2025

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Altenburger

Naftogaz v. Gazprom: Final Arbitral Award Rendered, Enforcement Proceedings Imminent

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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...

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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...

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Bär & Karrer

Change Of Status In Switzerland: Important Considerations And Implications

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Fragomen

Il contratto successorio, un utile strumento per la pianificazione ereditaria

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Altenburger

New Inheritance Law As Of 1 January 2023

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Wenger Plattner

Best Practice: The Accompanying Family Is Often Forgotten

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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

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CONVINUS

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Swiss Arbitration Centre Issues New Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes

As reported in our Newsflash of 27 May 2025, the Swiss Arbitration Centre recently launched new Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes (TEF Rules).

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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.

Le 1er juillet 2025, les nouvelles règles complémentaires pour les litiges en matière de trusts, successions et fondations (Règles TEF) du Swiss Arbitration Centre sont entrées en vigueur...

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss Arbitration Centre erlässt neue Schiedsordnung für Trust-, Nachlass- und Stiftungsstreitigkeiten

Wie in unserem Newsflash vom 27. Mai 2025 berichtet, hat das Swiss Arbitration Centre kürzlich eine neue ergänzende Schiedsordnung für Trust-, Nachlass- und Stiftungsstreitigkeiten...

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Global Mobility A Legal & Tax Journey For Private Clients

Switzerland Family

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Bär & Karrer

Федеральная инициатива Швейцарии о введении налога на наследство: ключевые аспекты перед референдумом 30 ноября 2025 года

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Altenburger

The Swiss Federal Inheritance Tax Initiative: Key Considerations Ahead Of The Referendum On 30 November 2025

Switzerland Tax

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Altenburger

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

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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

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