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of 18 December 1987 (Status as of 1 January 2022)
V. Declaration of presumed death
1. Jurisdiction and applicable law
1 The Swiss courts at the last known domicile of a missing person have jurisdiction to issue a declaration of presumed death.
2 The Swiss courts also have jurisdiction to issue a declaration of presumed death where justified by a legitimate interest.
3 The requirements for and effects of a declaration of presumed death are governed by Swiss law.