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Shaping the future during my lifetime – my legacy for people with epilepsy

What do I want to leave behind when I am no longer here? How can I ensure that my assets end up in the right hands? These are challenging questions that each and every one of us asks ourselves when we consider making a will. Many people say that it is liberating to put their last wishes in writing during their lifetime.

With the will generator, you can easily and securely arrange your estate, free of charge and without obligation.

Wiest Roland

«When someone has a seizure for the first time, it is extremely important to know whether it is epilepsy. Perhaps the seizure is a one-off. Thanks to research funding from the Swiss League Against Epilepsy, we can collect measurement data from across Switzerland, create prognostic models and make increasingly accurate predictions after a first seizure. This makes life much easier for those affected.» Prof. Dr Roland Wiest from Bern University Hospital, 2018 Epilepsy League Research Award winner

Find out more about how you can help people with epilepsy by leaving a legacy.

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Questions and answers about inheritance in Switzerland

Yes, the requirements for a will are not strict: it must be written entirely by hand and include the place, date and your signature. It is also important that someone you trust knows that you have a will and where it is kept. You can also arrange this through a notary.

In most cantons, spouses, registered partners and descendants are exempt from taxes. Cohabiting partners, stepchildren and other possible beneficiaries, on the other hand, are subject to inheritance tax depending on their place of residence. Charitable organisations such as the Swiss League Against Epilepsy are tax-exempt.

Without a will, your assets will go to your legal heirs. These are primarily your spouse, registered partner, children or parents. Secondarily, they may be your siblings and their children. If you have no relatives, your inheritance will go to the community, i.e. the canton or municipality.

An inheritance refers to the freely disposable portion after deduction of the compulsory portion. A legacy and a bequest mean the same thing. It is a fixed amount to a specific person or organisation, which you are free to determine in your will.

The compulsory portion is the part of the estate to which certain heirs (spouses, descendants) are entitled. In the new inheritance law, these compulsory portions have been reduced and, in some cases, abolished. This means that you can now freely dispose of at least half of your assets. However, there are also restrictions, especially with regard to gifts made during your lifetime.

Further information and answers to other frequently asked questions can be found on the Dein Adieu website. There you can also quickly and validly create a patient decree (living will) or an advance care directive (power of attorney) as well as participate in free webinars in German or French.