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Zurich Court Opens Will, Invites Unnamed Relatives to Claim

2/18/2026

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The District Court of Zurich opened a will on January 8, 2026, naming an heir.
The notice invites relatives of the deceased's paternal grandparents not named in the will to claim entitlement.
Heirs named in the will may request a certificate of inheritance unless statutory heirs object within one month.
Those objecting must prove their relationship to the deceased to access a copy of the will.

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Story summary

The District Court of Zurich opened a will on January 8, 2026, naming an heir.
The notice invites relatives of the deceased's paternal grandparents not named in the will to claim entitlement.
Heirs named in the will may request a certificate of inheritance unless statutory heirs object within one month.
Those objecting must prove their relationship to the deceased to access a copy of the will.