Opening of the will EL250957-L. On 10 October 2025 deceased, having had her last residence in Zurich

She left a valid will and testament, which was opened by the court on 8 January 2026 and in which she named an heir. The present is a call on all persons not included in the will, who – being relatives of the deceased person’s paternal grandparents – have a statutory entitlement.

The heirs named in the will have the right to demand a certificate of inheritance from the court, they also have the inheritance at their disposal if the statutory heirs of the deceased person do not oppose and raise their written objection at court within one month of the present publication (Art. 559 Swiss Civil Code). With their objection, the statutory heirs have to establish proof of their relationship to the deceased person. At court, they have the right to demand insight into the will as well as a copy of the will. If possible, petitions to the local court should be filed in one of the official languages – German, French, Italian – or in English.

DISTRICT COURT OF ZURICH

Inheritance Cases
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CH-8036 Zurich