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# Practical Guide
I want to understand the usufruct of the spouse
The surviving spouse may request the attribution of usufruct over the children's share in place of their share in ownership (art. 473 CC). For example, if the spouse is entitled to 1/2 in ownership, they may choose usufruct over the entire estate (or over the dwelling and movable property).…
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Applicable Law Articles
- CC 473 — Usufruct in favor of the surviving spouse
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Critical Deadlines
- Identification of the option — immediate upon succession opening
- Declaration of Option — in 3 months from the opening (CC 473)
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- Action for Partition or Exchange — according to cantonal procedure (CC 473 al. 3 / CC 612a)
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