Accompanying family

Any wills or inheritance contracts can be deposited with the division authority at the place of residence for a fee. The persons of trust should also be informed whether and where any dispositions of property upon death are stored and where further details such as access data (user names and passwords) are documented (e.g. on a password-protected USB stick).

In the event of a death, various institutions and service providers offer support. The local funeral home can help with the organization of the funeral and formalities. Social workers, chaplains and grief counselors are available to provide emotional support, while friends and family can also offer comfort during this difficult time. Our experts are available to answer legal, tax and administrative questions.

The answer to this question depends on the type of account (individual account, joint account or collective account) and on the General Terms and Conditions (GTC) of the bank concerned.