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Contents of the will

The holographic will must be entirely hand-copied, dated and signed to be legally valid. Discover here our articles covering different topics in inheritance law.

Swiss Will

Swiss Will: Complete Guide 2026

In Switzerland, a will is a legal document that allows you to transfer your assets according to your wishes, in addition to or in derogation of the rules of legal succession. There are three types of wills recognized by law: holographic (handwritten), public (drawn up before a notary), and oral (in exceptional cases). Writing a clear Swiss will that complies with legal requirements helps avoid conflicts and protect your loved ones.
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Examples of wills

We provide you with several models of wills in order to give you concrete examples of legally valid holographic wills.

Online Will

Legal Testa allows you to generate your will online in compliance with legal requirements. Your will must be entirely hand-copied, dated and signed to be legally valid.

How does Legal Testa work?

Create your space

You take your time to complete the 10 steps of the will generator. Our experts are available at each step through explanatory videos or legal consultations.

Will validation

Once completed by you, the will is validated by a legal professional.

Write with peace of mind

Once you receive the validated will, you will need to copy it by hand and return it to us by mail.

Securing the will

The will is kept at the partner law firm and registered in the Swiss Register of Wills.

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Frequently asked questions about the contents of a will

To be legally valid, a holographic will must be entirely handwritten, dated and signed. The word "will" is not essential as long as it is clear from the text that it is your last wishes.

Yes, it is possible to write a will without notary, in the form of holographic will. He must be entirely handwritten, dated and signed to be valid. A simple copy of a holographic will or a printed version has no legal value.

For write your will, you must follow certain rules:

  • Holographic will (Manuscript) : handwritten, dated and signed.
  • Authentic will (notarized) : drawn up before a notary and signed in the presence of witnesses.
  • He must respect the reserved shares imposed by Swiss law on protected heirs.

Un will is valid indefinitely, as long as it complies with legal requirements. It can be revoked or modified at any time by the testator.
La publication of the will intervenes after death, generally by the notary or the competent authority, in a delay of a few weeks after death.

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