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Art. 560 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Zweite Abteilung: Der Erbgang; Sechzehnter Titel: Die Wirkung des Erbganges; Zweiter Abschnitt: Der Erwerb der Erbschaft; A. Erwerb; I. Erben
Art. 560 ZGB
Die Erben erwerben die Erbschaft als Ganzes mit dem Tode des Erblassers kraft Gesetzes.
Mit Vorbehalt der gesetzlichen Ausnahmen gehen die Forderungen, das Eigentum, die beschränkten dinglichen Rechte und der Besitz des Erblassers ohne weiteres auf sie über, und die Schulden des Erblassers werden zu persönlichen Schulden der Erben.
Der Erwerb der eingesetzten Erben wird auf den Zeitpunkt der Eröffnung des Erbganges zurückbezogen, und es haben die gesetzlichen Erben ihnen die Erbschaft nach den Besitzesregeln herauszugeben.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (170)
BGE 85 II 73 (Art. 560 ZGB)
Hertiability of spousal maintenance annuity in divorce settlement overridden by convention's compensatory structure and lump-sum inheritance-loss provision
Cited in the reasoning to support the discussion of passive heritability of rent obligations, though the court ultimately based its decision on the interpretation of the divorce convention.
C-7252/2024 (Art. 560 al. 1 CC)
Widow's Pension Offset Against Overpayments Lawful
Cited to explain that heirs acquire the entirety of the succession upon its opening.
C-7252/2024 (Art. 560 al. 2 CC)
Widow's Pension Offset Against Overpayments Lawful
Cited to explain that heirs are seized of the deceased's assets and are personally liable for their debts.
ZL.2024.00076 · zh (Art. 560 ZGB)
Inheritance as Calculable Asset for Supplementary Benefits
This provision establishes the time of acquisition of inheritance, which is relevant for the timing of asset consideration in supplementary benefit calculations.
C/11951/2024 · ge (Art. 560 al. 1 et 2 CC)
Contractual Obligation to Discharge Servitude Despite Initial Co-Owner Refusal
Cited in the reasoning concerning the automatic acquisition of the estate by heirs.
810.24.204 · bl (Art. 560 Abs. 2 des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (ZGB))
Inheritance Tax Not Deductible from Taxable Net Inheritance
Cited as the legal basis for debts that pass to heirs by operation of law.
C/20638/2021 · ge (art. 560 CC)
Landlord's Claim for Rent Arrears Against Non-Occupying Heir
Cited in the reasoning regarding the transfer of the lease to the heirs.
ZBE.2023.9 · ag (Art. 560 Abs. 2 ZGB)
Estate Inventory Correction Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Legal Interest
Cited to explain the personal liability of heirs for the debts of the deceased.
R 2021 74 · gr (Art. 560 Abs. 2 ZGB)
Appeal Against Barn Rebuilding Permit Upheld Due to Expired Heritage Rights and Aesthetic Non-Compliance
Cited to confirm that the heirs automatically succeed the deceased party (N._____) in the proceedings.
LF240053 · zh (Art. 560 ZGB)
Heir's Disclaimer and Right to Offer Inheritance to Subsequent Heirs
Cited as the general principle of inheritance acquisition upon death.
SBK.2024.54 · ag (Art. 560 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Heirs' Suspicions of Misappropriation Dismissed Due to Deceased's Apparent Consent
Cited to establish that the estate passes by law to the heirs upon death.
A/3143/2023 · ge (Art. 560 al. 2 CC)
Heir Liability for Decedent's Medical Debt
The court implicitly confirmed the liability of the heir for the deceased's debts by rejecting the appeal, citing this article in the reasoning regarding the heir's personal responsibility for the deceased's debts.
VB.2022.00331 · zh (Art. 560 ZGB)
Heir's Liability for Deceased's Environmental Remediation Costs
Cited in relation to the universal succession of heirs in inheritance law.
BO.2022.10 · sg (Art. 560 ZGB)
Profit Share Dispute Regarding 1964 Partition Agreement
Cited to explain the principle of universal succession by which rights and obligations of the deceased pass to the heirs.
9.2023.120 · ti (art. 560 CC)
Guardian Compensation Post-Protected Person's Death
Cited in the reasoning regarding the passing of rights and obligations to heirs upon opening of the succession.