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There are three forms of wills in Switzerland: the holographic will, the public will, and the oral will. A public will must be drawn up before a notary, while the oral form is reserved for rare situations.
The holographic will, written by hand by the testator, is governed by several rules that must not be overlooked, as failure to comply may render the document invalid. For more information, please schedule an appointment with a lawyer from our firm.
A legacy is a type of gift made by will, typically to a person who is not an heir. This legacy must not exceed the disposable portion of the estate, otherwise it risks infringing upon the legal heirs’ share.
It is therefore essential to perform the necessary calculations to ensure a legally sound distribution, preventing any issues during the inheritance process.
Usufruct consists of transferring the right to possess, use, and enjoy a property to the usufructuary. However, the “bare ownership,” which constitutes a simple title of ownership, remains with the grantor or can be transferred to a third party.
Within the framework of a will, it is notably possible to grant a usufruct to the surviving spouse so that they may, for example, remain in the home they shared with the deceased. Our attorneys advise you on how to best plan the consequences of your death for your loved ones.
It sometimes happens that an heir does not know whether an estate is solvent or not. In order to avoid being held liable for the deceased’s debts, several legal mechanisms exist to protect you and clarify the status of the estate’s assets.
Since the deadlines following a death are very short, it is essential to act quickly to avoid being deprived of these options. Our attorneys provide compassionate support during these difficult times while safeguarding your rights.
The heirs’ community is the legal hereditary community comprising all legal and instituted heirs. It ends with the distribution of the estate, which may occur several years after the deceased’s passing.
Heirs are joint owners of the estate’s assets, which implies several obligations and duties regarding the use and disposal of property. The firm and its lawyers will advise you on your rights and duties as a member of this community.
The lawyers at Groslimond Law Firm in Vevey practice in the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg, and Valais, and offer the following services for your case in the main legal fields (private law, criminal law, contract law, labor law, construction law, lease law, etc.).
With solid experience in succession law, the attorneys at Groslimond Avocats are able to answer your most demanding and complex questions from both a human and financial perspective. You can call upon our services in the following cases:
Groslimond Avocats in the canton of Vaud, composed of two experienced lawyers in the field of inheritance law, assists you in preparing your estate or following the death of a loved one.
Graduates of the University of Lausanne, we are members of the Vaud Bar Association (OAV), the Swiss Bar Association (FSA), and the Young Bar Association of Vaud (JBV).
Our lawyers provide personalized legal support and a human approach to your case; they place listening, trust, and availability at the heart of their professional practice. Our lawyers also assist you in proceedings before the cantonal courts.
Committed to establishing a relationship of trust with their clients, our lawyers’ mission is to support you during these sometimes difficult moments, which may be compounded by a complicated family situation (separation, divorce).
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Graduates of the University of Lausanne, we are members of the Vaud Bar Association (OAV), the Swiss Bar Association (FSA), and the Young Bar Association of Vaud (JBV).
Thus, your lawyer places listening, trust, and availability at the heart of their professional practice. Combining expertise and human qualities, our lawyers are able to support you in all your legal procedures, whether you are in Vevey, Aigle, Bulle, Châtel-St-Denis, or Monthey.
The firm’s partner lawyers can assist you with out-of-court procedures (discussion and negotiation with the opposing party) as well as with judicial proceedings before the courts.
The firm’s lawyers can assist you with out-of-court procedures (discussion and negotiation with the opposing party) as well as with judicial proceedings before the courts.
It is entirely possible to write a will without having to go to a notary. For the document to be valid, it is essential that the text be written entirely in the testator’s own hand, dated, and signed. If you want to know what you are allowed to include or not in this important document, make an appointment with one of our firm’s lawyers.
In Switzerland, the descendants and the spouse of the deceased are protected by law. This means it is not possible to completely disinherit them, subject to a few special cases. Thus, the testator can only freely dispose of a small portion of their assets. Our firm is at your disposal to perform calculations regarding the disposable portion of your estate.
Upon death, heirs acquire the estate by operation of law and form a community of heirs until distribution. Depending on the case, an inventory must be established, a decision made to accept or disclaim the inheritance within three months, and then the distribution proceeds. Our lawyers support you at every stage, including in the event of a disagreement between heirs.
The statutory share is the portion of the estate that the law guarantees to the closest heirs (descendants and spouse). The testator can only freely dispose of the remainder, called the disposable portion. Our lawyers calculate these shares with you and verify the validity of your provisions.
Our lawyers meet clients by appointment at the firm’s offices located at Rue du Simplon 18, 1800 Vevey.