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 Edgar Paltzer | Apr 30, 2020 | • Foundations and trusts; structures to hold, control, protect and manage family wealth, • Residency; consequences, double nationality, cross border estate planning, • Transfer to the Next Generation
Switzerland does not have a law relating to trusts. However, it ratified the Hague Convention regarding trusts and agreed therefore to recognise trusts that are created in accordance to the convention. Switzerland, as a civil law country, does not have a law relating...