Leaving a valuable contribution for people and the environment.
For an unburdened future.
Legacies and bequests
As a non-governmental organization, we provide help for self-help in regions affected by military and industrial disasters. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of people in these disaster areas and at the same time to advocate for a sustainable approach to our planet.
Do you want to leave something behind that will have an impact even after your lifetime? Do you care about improving the lives of people who have suffered for years from the aftermath of man-made disasters? Did you know that in addition to your loved ones and dependents, you can also include a nonprofit organization like Green Cross in your will?
Through an inheritance or a legacy in favor of Green Cross Switzerland, you help us to continue our tasks and projects in the long term. The more funds we have available for this purpose, the more targeted and sustainable measures we can take by acting responsibly and carefully. In the following we provide you with some services free of charge in cooperation with our partner DeinAdieu.
Revised inheritance law since January 1, 2023
Did you know that the revised inheritance law that came into force in Switzerland on January 1, 2023 allows you to freely dispose of a larger part of your estate (now over 50%)?
While the legal succession remains, the compulsory portions are reduced to a total of 50% of the estate and the compulsory portion of the parents is completely eliminated.
If you wish to take advantage of these new possibilities of inheritance law, it is necessary that you draw up a will.
If you wish, you can take advantage of a free legal consultation with an inheritance law specialist from our partner at DeinAdieu. The initial consultation will include a review of your situation or will, as well as a recommendation for your estate plan:
Create a will
Settle your estate, safely and easily
Create a will and take Green Cross Switzerland into account
Through the cooperation with our partner organization DeinAdieu.ch, you can create a will for your personal situation without any obligation and free of charge and take Green Cross Switzerland into account.
To create your personal will, use the online tool below and follow the steps below:
- Record all heirs to be included in your will.
- Regulate who should receive what share of your estate.
- Additionally, handwrite the template you have created.
You should keep the handwritten will protected (e.g. trusted person, lawyer, municipality) and easy to find.
Quick guide to making a will in german – Here’s how to do it
Living will
By means of the living will, you declare your will with regard to medical measures in the event that you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself due to an illness or accident.
- Determine your representative/substitute person.
- Answer questions about your attitude to life and medical issues.
- Print out and sign your advance directive.
Leave a copy with your surrogate or primary care physician.
Health Care Proxy
By means of an advance directive, you appoint a person you trust to represent your interests in the event of incapacity.
- Determine your representative.
- Determine a possible substitute person.
- Handwrite the template you have created.
Deposit your advance directive with the civil registry office or the KESB.
Your contact person
Dr. Jakob Vetsch
Networking & Fundraising
E-Mail: jakob.vetsch at greencross.ch
E-Mail business: info at greencross.ch
Phone: 043 499 13 29