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Is Switzerland Introducing a Trust Law?

by Natalie Peter | Jun 15, 2020 | • Foundations and trusts; structures to hold, control, protect and manage family wealth

On a governmental level, the introduction of a Swiss law on trusts is currently being reviewed as Switzerland does not provide for a suitable instrument to be used for estate planning or asset protection purposes.   Arguments for the introduction of a Swiss Trust...

The Use of Swiss Family Foundations in Estate Planning

by Natalie Peter | Jun 15, 2020 | • Estate planning, • Family assets; art collection, portfolio, real properties

The Family Foundation is used hesitantly in Swiss succession planning, although in recent years, the establishment of a foundation has been increasingly evaluated again.  A robust estate planning ensures a reliable regulation and avoidance of conflicts amongst heirs....

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  • • Charities, philanthropy and gifts
  • • Education, Training, Preparation of next generation
  • • Emergency measures; who decides and who will be(come) responsible
  • • Estate planning
  • • Family assets; art collection, portfolio, real properties
  • • Family business; Managing, structuring, involvement
  • • Family Disputes & Solutions
  • • Family Governance and Family Charter
  • • Family Integrity & Organization
  • • Family Offices; role, duties and responsibilities
  • • Foundations and trusts; structures to hold, control, protect and manage family wealth
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  • • Marriage contracts, nuptial agreements and family law
  • • Residency; consequences, double nationality, cross border estate planning
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