Inheritance Law
Lawyers for wills, estate division, and executing a will. Getting things settled cleanly spares the family a lot of trouble later.
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Zürich · since 2011
Spezialisierte Kanzlei ausschliesslich für Erbrecht und angrenzende Gebiete mit Fachanwälten SAV.
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Basel
Nationale Kanzlei mit umfassender Erbrechtsberatung in Dispute Resolution und Nachlassplanung.
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Zürich
Walder Wyss is a nationwide Swiss business law firm with its own team for private clients. In inheritance law the firm advises on estate and succession planning, on settling estates, and on representation in inheritance disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals. One focus is on international and business-related estates. Advice is available in German, English, French and Italian.
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Luzern
Fachanwalt SAV für Erbrecht mit LL.M., spezialisiert auf internationale Nachlassplanung.
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Basel
Multi-Kanton-Kanzlei mit Spezialisten für Erbrecht in Basel, Zürich, Bern, Luzern, Aarau und Zug.
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Zürich
Spezialisiert auf Erbrecht, Scheidungsrecht und Familienrecht, unter Top 25 der Schweiz.
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Luzern
Vetsch Rechtsanwälte advises testators and heirs on all inheritance law matters from Lucerne and Hochdorf. The firm drafts wills and inheritance agreements, handles estate divisions and estate administration, and takes on executor roles. It brings inheritance lawsuits, such as division, abatement and invalidity claims, and also deals with agricultural inheritance law. Advice is given in German.
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Bern
Von Graffenried AG Recht handles inheritance law mandates from Bern. The firm drafts wills as well as marriage and inheritance agreements and helps settle and divide estates. It takes on executor roles and represents clients in inheritance disputes in court. The partner in charge is a lawyer and notary with an SAV specialist title in inheritance law. Advice is given in German.
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Lausanne
Zwei zertifizierte Spezialisten SAV für Erbrecht und umfassendes Estate Planning
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Luzern
Marius Brem spezialisiert sich auf Erbrecht und internationales Estate Planning in Luzern
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Basel · since 2009
Spezialisierte Anwältinnen und Anwälte für Erbrecht und Vorsorge in Basel
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Zürich
Good Rechtsanwälte is a firm in Zurich that drafts wills and inheritance contracts and advises on estate planning within inheritance law. The firm supports estate division, takes on estate execution and represents clients in matters of forced heirship and inheritance disputes. Topics such as advance inheritance, usufruct and estate administration are also part of the offering. Advice is given in German.
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Lausanne
Gross & Associés is a firm in Lausanne that advises on and handles inheritance law matters. It helps with estate preparation and planning, drafting wills and inheritance agreements, and preparing inventories and certificates of inheritance. The firm organizes the division of estates, takes on executor roles and handles inheritance litigation. Advice is available in French, German and English.
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Zürich · since 1985
Spezialisierte Kanzlei mit zwei Fachanwälten SAV für Erbrecht mit Schwerpunkt Testament, Erbteilung und Willensvollstreckung.
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Zürich
Auf Erbrecht spezialisierte Kanzlei in Zürich mit internationaler Erfahrung
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Zürich
Switzerland's largest business law firm, with a well-established inheritance and estate planning practice for high-net-worth individuals and international clients, covering wills, inheritance agreements and cross-border succession cases.
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Solothurn
Spezialisierte Rechtsanwälte und Notare für Erbrecht mit integrierten Notariatsdiensten in Solothurn.
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Genf
Reiser Avocats is a firm in Geneva that focuses on inheritance law. It handles the opening of succession proceedings, the administration and liquidation of estates, and the division among heirs. The firm takes on mandates as executor or estate administrator and represents clients in inheritance disputes, including international estates. Advice is available in French and English.
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Zürich
A business law firm in Zurich and Geneva with an active inheritance and estate planning practice for high-net-worth individuals and international clients. Handles succession planning, the establishment of foundations and international inheritance cases with a Swiss connection.
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St. Gallen
Stach Rechtsanwälte is a firm with offices in St. Gallen and Zurich. In inheritance law it drafts wills and inheritance agreements and advises on estate planning, including matrimonial property questions. The firm takes on executor roles and handles the settlement and division of estates. Advance directives and living wills are also part of its services. The website is available in German and English.
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Schwyz
SAV-Fachanwalt für Erbrecht und Baurecht mit notarieller Bevollmächtigung
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Lugano · since 1986
Kanzlei und Notariat in Lugano mit über 40 Jahren Erfahrung im Tessin Erbrecht
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Chur · since 1970
Gegründet 1970, Dr. Rudolf Kunz trägt die Fachanwaltsbezeichnung SAV Erbrecht
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Lausanne
Mehrere Fachleute spezialisiert auf Erbrecht und internationale Succession
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Aarau · since 1934
Etablierte Kanzlei in Aarau seit 1934 mit Fokus auf Erbrecht und Nachlass
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Aargau · since 1980
Seit 1980 etablierte Kanzlei für Erbrecht und Nachlassplanung in der Schweiz
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Lausanne
Kanzlei für Succession und Estate Planning mit breitem Netzwerk von Fachpersonen
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Zug
Blum & Partner is a firm with a notary office in Zug. In inheritance law it advises on estate planning and notarizes wills and inheritance contracts. The firm takes on estate execution and represents clients in inheritance disputes, in negotiations and in court. Advance care mandates and living wills are part of the comprehensive planning. The website is available in German and English.
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Aadorf · since 1987
Advokatur von Erbrechtsspezialisten mit Fokus auf Willensvollstreckung, Erbteilung und Erbstreitigkeiten.
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Lausanne · since 2005
Seit 2005 auf Erbrecht in der Waadt spezialisiert mit lokalem Wissen
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Bern
A nationwide Swiss firm that handles inheritance law as part of its private client practice, guiding individuals and business families through estate planning, will execution and inheritance disputes.
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St. Gallen
Spezialisierte Beratung für Testament, Erbschaft und umfassende Nachlassplanung
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Zürich
A Zurich business law firm more than 100 years old that covers inheritance law for high-net-worth individuals, family businesses and international clients resident in Switzerland. Handles will drafting, inheritance agreements and inheritance disputes.
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Winterthur · since 2006
Gegründet 2006, spezialisiert auf Erbrecht und Familienrecht in Winterthur
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Zürich
Kanzlei mit Erbrecht-Expertise in Zürich, St. Gallen und Frauenfeld, international ausgerichtet.
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Basel
A business law firm in Basel and Zurich with an inheritance and estate planning practice that advises high-net-worth individuals and business families on wills, inheritance agreements and family holding companies as succession vehicles.
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Basel
Waldmann Petitpierre is a firm with a notarial practice in Basel and a location in Pratteln. In inheritance law it helps draft wills and plan estates. It takes on executor roles and represents heirs in the distribution of estates. The website is available in German and English.
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St. Gallen
Fachanwalt und Notar in St. Gallen für Erbrecht, Willensvollstreckung und Erbstreitigkeiten
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Lausanne
Lausanner Kanzlei spezialisiert auf Erbrecht, Mediation und Erbstreitbeilegung
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Winterthur · since 1970
Etablierte Kanzlei seit 1970 mit Fokus auf Erbrecht und Vermögensschutz
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Lugano · since 1997
Tessiner Kanzlei seit 1997 mit Erbrecht und notariellen Diensten im italienischsprachigen Raum.
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Zug · since 1991
LawBoutique seit 1991 mit Schwerpunkt auf Erb- und Familienrecht
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Winterthur · since 2012
Spezialisierte Beratung im Erbrecht durch Dr. Martin Breitenstein seit 2012
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Genf
Green Avocats is a firm with offices in Geneva and Nyon. In inheritance law it helps draft wills and inheritance agreements and advises heirs, beneficiaries and legatees. The firm represents clients in inheritance proceedings in court and takes on the role of executor. Advice is available in French and English.
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Chur
Rechtsanwälte und Notare spezialisiert auf Erbrecht in Graubünden
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Chur
Spezialisiert auf Testament, Erbvertrag, Erbrecht und Notariatsdienste
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Kreuzlingen
Spezialisierte Advokatur für Erbrecht mit Büros an zwei Standorten
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Fribourg
Anwalt für Erbrecht und Familienrecht mit mehreren Bürostandorten
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Basel
Spezialisierte Beratung zu Erbrecht, Testament und Nachlassplanung
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Winterthur
Fachanwälte für Erbrecht, Immobilienrecht und Vertragsgestaltung
Frequently asked questions
Which law firms offer specialized advice for international estate matters?
Some firms, such as Erbrecht Schweiz – Michael Sigerist or Marius Brem, focus on international estate planning. Bratschi AG and Walder Wyss also cover complex issues as part of their comprehensive advisory services.
Can a lawyer assist me in drafting a will or an inheritance contract?
Yes, almost all the listed experts, such as Good Rechtsanwälte, Vetsch Rechtsanwälte, or Von Graffenried AG Recht, can assist you in drafting wills and inheritance contracts. This helps you create a clear arrangement for your family.
What distinguishes a specialized inheritance law firm from a general commercial law firm?
Specialized firms like Strazzer Zeiter Rechtsanwälte or ThomannFischer focus exclusively on inheritance law and related areas. In contrast, commercial law firms like Walder Wyss often offer a broader range of services for private clients, which also includes succession planning.
Are there lawyers who focus explicitly on the administration of an estate and the division of inheritance?
Many of the listed experts, including Good Rechtsanwälte and Von Graffenried AG Recht, specifically assist with the division of inheritance and estate administration. The role of executor is also offered by various law firms.
Where can I find specialized inheritance law experts in German-speaking Switzerland?
You have a wide selection across various cantons, for example, Advokatur Trias with locations in Basel, Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Aarau, and Zug. Local experts such as Vetsch Rechtsanwälte in Lucerne or ThomannFischer in Basel are also available.