by Patricia Guerra | Dec 24, 2020 | • Emergency measures; who decides and who will be(come) responsible, • Estate planning, • Living will, • The will or testament
The second wave of Covid-19 in this fall 2020 has shown that the virus is not yet under control and that it may still take us a long time to go back to a new normality. The pandemic has given us time to reflect, prioritize and take up projects that were on stand-by...
by Olga Boltenko | May 7, 2020 | • Emergency measures; who decides and who will be(come) responsible, • Foundations and trusts; structures to hold, control, protect and manage family wealth, • The will or testament
How to best protect your wealth? Safety of families and their wealth is of paramount importance. To best protect that you can and should take care. To know that all is well we have made a wealth and family protection checklist. When you are forced to stay at home we...
by Edgar Paltzer | Apr 30, 2020 | • Charities, philanthropy and gifts, • Estate planning, • The will or testament
Philanthropic giving can reduce the percentage of Inheritance Tax that must be paid on the estate and is therefore an important part of estate planning. There are many reasons why the inclusion of philanthropic giving into an estate plan can create financial...
by Walter H. Boss | Apr 21, 2020 | • Residency; consequences, double nationality, cross border estate planning, • The will or testament
The order of succession in Switzerland is determined by the Swiss Civil Code. According to the general provisions of the Swiss International Private Law Act, Swiss courts or administrative authorities at the decedent’s last domicile shall have jurisdiction over...
by Lorne Saltman | Apr 20, 2020 | • Family assets; art collection, portfolio, real properties, • The will or testament
Real Estate Investments Structure your real estate investments to preserve your assets on a tax-effective basis. If you are considering acquiring a domestic vacation property, you can avoid common pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities by using...
by Leigh-Alexandra Basha | Sep 30, 2014 | • Marriage contracts, nuptial agreements and family law, • The will or testament
The Premarital and Postmarital Agreement- consider it when tying the knot or thereafter. Legal and tax considerations of pre and postmarital agreements?(part II) Objectives. The primary objective of a premarital agreement is to settle property rights in case of...