The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Inheritance in Switzerland: Which country's laws should dual nationals follow? Switzerland has well-defined rules for inheritance and succession rights. But do dual nationals have some leeway in choosing which country's laws to follow? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240513/inheritance-in-switzerland-which-countrys-laws-should-dual-nationals-follow Mon, 13 May 2024 14:20:18 +0200 inheritance-in-switzerland-which-countrys-laws-should-dual-nationals-follow Does marriage make financial sense in Switzerland? Thinking of taking the plunge in Switzerland? Here are some important things to consider. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220106/does-marriage-make-financial-sense-in-switzerland Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:13:19 +0100 does-marriage-make-financial-sense-in-switzerland EXPLAINED: How a change to Swiss inheritance law could affect you Nobody likes to think about dying, but sometimes we must. This has become even more important since January 1st, when Switzerland adopted new succession laws which change who will ultimately inherit your assets. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230105/explained-how-a-change-to-swiss-inheritance-law-could-affect-you Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:29 +0100 explained-how-a-change-to-swiss-inheritance-law-could-affect-you Funerals, burials and wills: What you should know about dying in Switzerland Planning for death is never easy, but living abroad can make things more complicated. From funerals to burials and inheritance, here's what you need to know about dying in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220214/funerals-burials-and-wills-death-and-dying-in-switzerland Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:46:53 +0100 funerals-burials-and-wills-death-and-dying-in-switzerland