Swiss Civil CodeEnglish is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. |
Art. 535
B. Hotchpot in the case of renunciation of inheritance I. Abatement 1If the testator during his or her lifetime conferred benefits on a renouncing heir that exceed that heir’s share of the estate, his or her co-heirs may request abatement. 2However, such benefits are subject to abatement only to the extent they exceed the statutory entitlement of the renouncing heir. 3Allowance is made for them according to the provisions governing hotchpot. |