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Creating a future and doing good – helping animals in need far above and beyond our own lives.
It’s not easy to think about your own death. What will remain of me when I am no longer here? Answering this question requires more than just time and peace of mind. It also requires some knowledge about how a last will and testament should be correctly drafted so that it complies with the legal requirements. It is worth dealing with this at an early stage. If you make a legally valid last will and testament, you can pass on your values to the next generation and protect animals after your death.
If you wish to deviate from the statutory regulations, you must actively express your last wishes. This is subject to statutory formal requirements, which must be complied with, as otherwise your last will and testament may become contestable or even invalid.
There are various ways to legally record your last will and testament:
If you would like to leave part or all of your estate to NetAP, you can do the following:
Limits to beneficiaries: You must take into account any compulsory portions of the legal heirs (exception: inheritance contract). Since 2023, the compulsory portions have been reduced so that you can freely dispose of a larger share of your assets.
Tiere und Erbschaft: Zum Glück gelten Tiere heute nicht mehr als Sachen. Dennoch können Sie sie nicht direkt als Erben einsetzen oder ihnen ein Legat zukommen lassen. Sie können Ihre Tiere indirekt bedenken, indem Sie die Erbschaft einer Person mit einer entsprechenden Auflage verbinden (z.B. die Übernahme der Betreuung der Tiere, die Festlegung des Betrags hierfür). Wichtig ist auf jeden Fall, dass Sie Ihre Wünsche ausdrücklich festhalten und den Verbleib Ihrer Tiere im Testament regeln.
Tax exemption: Inheritances to NetAP are tax-exempt, i.e. the entire amount is used for the benefit of the animals.
Aufbewahrung: Sorgen Sie dafür, dass Ihr Testament im Zeitpunkt Ihres Versterbens auch von den richtigen Personen gefunden werden kann. Sie können es alternativ zum Beispiel auch beim Einwohneramt oder bei einer Vertrauensperson hinterlegen.
Vorsorgeauftrag: Denken Sie daran, dass ein Testament lediglich die Zeit nach Ihrem Versterben regelt. Es deckt nicht den Umstand ab, wenn Sie vorher handlungsunfähig würden. Für diesen Fall kann zusätzlich ein Vorsorgeauftrag eingerichtet werden.
We have summarized in detail what you need to know in our brochure. We will be happy to send it to you on request. Contact us at any time without obligation.
The most important key facts:
If you do not expressly make other arrangements for your estate, the statutory succession comes into force. This determines who of your relatives receives how much of your estate. Third parties, such as an animal welfare organization, are not taken into account. If there are no relatives, your estate will go to the state.
Do you have any further questions on this topic? Please do not hesitate to contact us. It is very important to us to handle wills professionally and discreetly. We will be happy to help you find out how you can provide for your own animals beyond your lifetime and/or help other animals in the longer term. We will also be happy to recommend a lawyer who can advise you on specific issues relating to your last will and testament.
A sign of hope in times of grief.
Having to say goodbye to a loved one is difficult. If this person was a big animal lover, funeral donations can focus on their concerns after their death and give a sign of hope. With funeral donations in lieu of flowers or wreaths, animals are protected in the name of the animal-loving deceased, or a special animal welfare cause that was particularly close to the deceased’s heart is supported.
Example of wording:
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to NetAP in the name of the deceased to the following account: IBAN: CH52 0900 0000 8578 8418 5 (please note the name of the deceased).
So that we can send the bereaved family a list of the donations received, it is important that donors mention the bereavement when making the transfer.
Every condolence donation to NetAP helps to support animals in need.
