Procedures
What to actually do, in order
Each procedure sets out who may file, the deadline that ends your right to act, every document you must produce, the realistic timeline and cost, and the specific pitfalls that cause cases to fail on technicalities.
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Apply for probate in England and Wales
A grant of probate authorises executors to administer an estate. Inheritance tax reporting must be settled before the grant issues.
7 steps 8-16 weeks after the tax position is settled £300 application fee for estates over £5,000, plus £1.50 per extra copy - SwitzerlandFamilybeginner
Divorce by joint request in Switzerland
End a marriage cooperatively before the cantonal court. Spouses who agree can divorce at any time by joint request, submitting a comprehensive agreement on the consequences; where they do not fully agree, the court decides the open points.
6 steps A few months, depending on the canton and the court's schedule Court fees set by the canton; lawyer fees optional but common for the agreement - AustriaFamilybeginner
Get an amicable divorce (§55a) in Austria
End a marriage cooperatively at the district court. An amicable divorce under §55a of the Marriage Act needs at least six months of separation, agreement that the marriage has broken down, and a complete settlement of the consequences.
6 steps Often a single hearing within a few weeks once the agreement is ready Court fees; lawyer or notary fees for the settlement agreement are optional but common