How should I organise my estate?

Swiss legislation stipulates who gets what share of an inheritance if no other agreements are in place. Often the law isn't in line with the wishes of the deceased. As a result, the deceased's spouse or close friend or relative could potentially get less than the deceased would have intended. It's possible to change the legal order of succession to a certain degree by making testamentary arrangements. The most common way of doing so is with a will.