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Transfer to the Next Generation
Can I Create A Trust Under Swiss Law?
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...
Real Estate Investments – Tax Pitfalls in Real Estate
Structure your real estate investments to preserve your assets on a tax-effective basis. In a variety of real estate investments, you can avoid common pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities by using appropriate structures to preserve your assets and do so...
How to transfer the family business to next generations?
Timely and properly transferring family assets requires careful planning and training of successors and documenting the rights and obligations of all family members. This should be based on discussions between qualifying family members in which each express their...
Succession in Russia: General Terms
Succession in Russia is possible by will and operation of law. The freedom of will is limited. To acquire the estate the heirs shall accept it. Succession in Russia is the only way to transfer property in case of death. The only way to change the order of succession...
