Dealing with Death and Inheritance in Switzerland

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Advice from google

  1. Contact the Notary:
  • Reach out to the notary’s office directly to inquire about the status of your inheritance certificate.
  • Clearly state your reason for needing the certificate and ask for an estimated timeframe for its delivery.
  • Keep a record of all communication with the notary, including dates and times of calls or emails.
  1. Escalate the Issue:
  • If communication with the notary is unproductive or the delay is excessive, contact the cantonal supervisory authority for notaries. Each canton in Switzerland has its own body responsible for overseeing notaries.
  • This authority can investigate the matter and potentially intervene to expedite the process.
  • You can find contact information for the relevant cantonal authority on the cantonal government’s website.
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I was chatting with a friend about this not too long ago, and she said that there’s a timeframe in which people who want to can make claims against the estate. For example outstanding medical bills or personal debts. She thinks the timeframe is up to a few years?? No idea. It wasn’t one of the questions I knew to ask the notaire.

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Normally up to 5 years for bills to be sent in CH.

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