"I like to say that the notary's main, or ministerial, activity corresponds to the important stages of life, from buying a house to drawing up a will to setting up a company."

Not everyone is necessarily voluntarily confronted with a notary in their lives. On the other hand, the fundamental role played by the notary at certain key moments in life involves making contact in sometimes unexpected circumstances. It is these privileged encounters, each time different, often renewed, that make our business varied and exciting...

Real estate law

You're planning to buy real estate, you want to build a house or, on a larger scale, densify and enhance the value of a plot of land ... specialized in real estate law, Etude Pradervand assists you in the legal planning and realization of your projects.

Matrimonial law

At the beginning of the marriage to settle the matrimonial relationship between spouses, or during life as part of estate planning, it may be advisable to settle the allocation of the couple's assets in anticipation of divorce or death. To do this, you need to draw up a marriage contract, which must be drawn up before a notary.

Inheritance law

Will, inheritance agreement ? planning your estate is a vast reflection, but above all it's about doing your heirs a favor. How do I bequeath a usufruct, favor my spouse or preserve a family estate ? all these questions require time for reflection and preparation with the help of sound advice.

The mandate for incapacity

What happens if, following an accident, I become totally or partially incapacitated ?

Can I plan the management of my life for the day when I am no longer able to manage it myself ?

Commercial law

You want to take the plunge and set up a company to begin a professional activity or to initiate a new project ? transform a sole proprietorship into a Sàrl or SA ? modify your company's articles of association or carry out more complex operations related to your company's capital, all of these activities require the advice or assistance of a notary.