Waltraud and the safe storage of wills
Waltraud Weltenbummler:
When all this crap with Corona is finally over, I’m going on a long-awaited trip around the world. But before that, I would like to settle my affairs just in case and draw up a will. Do you have any tips on how I should keep the will?
Answer:
Hello Waltraud
You could, for example, keep your will at home in an envelope labeled “Will” with your bank or tax documents. It may also make sense to involve a trusted person and also give them a copy of the will.
However, we recommend depositing the will with the cantonal depository for wills and inheritance contracts. Your will will be stored there securely for a small fee. A will is then automatically opened on your death.
Your municipal administration can tell you which authority in your canton is responsible for storage.
Matthias Fricker
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the University of St. Gallen, graduating with a Master in Law (M.A. HSG in Law) in 2012, registered in the Bar Register of the Canton of Zurich, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
Fabian Füllemann
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the Universities of St. Gallen and Zurich, graduating with a Master of Law UZH in 2013, registered with the Zurich Bar Registry, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
