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"Women tend to take care of inheritance issues while men are more likely to be in charge of retirement provision."
Désirée von Michaelis deals with questions about inheritance and retirement provision on a daily basis – topics many people would prefer not to talk about. In an interview she explains why it's an advantage to look into these issues as early as possible.
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Making a guardianship provision: thinking ahead for your children
If both parents of a minor child die, or the parent with sole custody dies, CAPA will choose a guardian. By drafting a guardianship provision, parents can make their wishes known for the worst-case scenario.
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Use a sample to draw up an advance directive. Set out your own wishes.
If a person no longer has the capacity to make decisions due to an accident or serious illness, they become dependent on the help of third parties. It's good if an advance directive is in place in such cases. Our sample will help you to draw up an advance directive by hand.
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Protecting your own interests. The adult protection law promotes autonomy.
Autonomy instead of heteronomy. That is what the Swiss adult protection law stands for. But it is only possible if we make use of our creative potential. Why it is important to draw up an advance directive and living will.
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Eight Terms Relating to Advance Directives That You Should Know
Child and adult protection legislation makes it possible for a legally competent person to set out in advance their wishes and instructions in the event that they lose the capacity to make rational decisions due to an accident, serious illness, or infirmity related to old age. Here you will find the key terms relating to advance directives.
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Do I Lose My Entitlement to a Widow's Pension if I Remarry?
A widow's pension is paid to a wife or ex-wife of a deceased husband or ex-husband until she remarries. A change in marital status must always be reported to the compensation office. Otherwise, this could result in large repayments.
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Investments for Protected Persons: What a Conservator Needs to Know
The previous guardianship legislation was completely redrafted in 2013. At the same time, an ordinance entered into force that governs how the assets of protected persons may be invested. Roman Ziegler, a Credit Suisse expert, answers the question: What does the conservator of a protected person need to know?
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Advance Directive for Entrepreneur
Persons who lead a company have to minimize risks to their company. This also includes thinking about what will happen if they are no longer capable of sound judgment. After an accident, after a serious illness, or as a result of age, for instance. An advance directive is also a suitable tool for entrepreneurs.
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What Is the Best Way to Help Children with the Purchase of Residential Property?
Many parents would like to know the best way for them to help their children purchase residential property. Gifts cannot be reversed. For this reason, an interest-free loan is often a better option.
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How Does an Advance Directive Work?
The idea of losing the ability to make decisions for yourself, and no longer being able to live independently, is a distressing thought. With an advance directive, you can define the important issues in advance.
