Swiss Civil Code (SCC)

Art. 519SCC from 2021

Art. 519 A. Action for declaration of invalidity / I. On grounds of lack of testamentary capacity, lack of free will, unlawfulness or immorality

A. Action for declaration of invalidity

I. On grounds of lack of testamentary capacity, lack of free will, unlawfulness or immorality

¹ Where contested, a testamentary disposition may be declared invalid:

1.

if it was made by the testator at a time when he or she lacked testamentary capacity;

2.

if it is the product of a lack of free will;

3.

if its content or a condition attached to it is immoral or unlawful.

² An action of declaration of invalidity may be brought by any interested heir or legatee.