Inheritance law and succession

» Inheritance law and succession
I would like to favour my husband as much as possible in case of death. Is that possible, knowing that we have two children in common?
 
It is both our second marriage and each of us has children from a previous marriage, what will happen in case one of us dies?
 
I want to disinherit one of my children with whom I have a very contentious relationship, how must I proceed?
 
I am widowed and childless and I wish to give my entire estate to charitable associations, is that possible?
   
The Swiss Civil Code also provides for a legal system that applies when there is no other provision, in case of death. Half of the estate goes to the surviving spouse and the other half is divided among the child(ren) of the deceased. The spouse, children and parents are entitled to “legal reserves”, that is a minimum amount of shares in the estate of which they can be deprived only in very specific situations (disinheritance). An authentic will or an inheritance agreement binding two (or more) persons must be carried out in front of a notary. These deeds – under the wise advice of the notary – may, within limits, permit a change of the legal system, and can thus be adapted at best to one’s situation. One may also make a holograph will, in handwritten form, duly dated and signed. Although the assistance of a notary is not mandatory in this case, it is highly advisable to submit the document to him in order to ensure it can be correctly carried out at the opening of the succession.