{"id":5660,"date":"2024-01-18T13:52:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T12:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deloris.ch\/?p=5660"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:57:11","slug":"last-will-and-testament-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deloris.ch\/en\/insights\/last-will-and-testament-switzerland","title":{"rendered":"Crafting Your Last Will and Testament in Switzerland (Checklist)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Creating a last will and testament is crucial in ensuring your estate is divided according to your wishes. In Switzerland, only one in three residents above the age of 45 has a will.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, about 30 percent of these individuals admit their will is no longer current. Regular updates to this vital document are essential, especially for expats navigating life’s milestones across borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the benefit of your loved ones, it’s crucial to ensure that your estate will be divided according to your wishes. This means not only writing your will but also always keeping it up to date. This is particularly important for expats who frequently move their work and life beyond national borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Life Events That Should Prompt a Will Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain life events should trigger a review of your testamentary dispositions. These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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