Dr Edgar Paltzer

Attorney-at-law at Paltzer Private Clients

This the blog of Dr Edgar Paltzer, an attorney-at-law based in Zurich, Switzerland. This blog will cover a range of subjects and topics that relate to the legal profession, with a particular focus on Dr Paltzer’s areas of interest.

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Legal Matters

Legal Matters

Dr Paltzer is an attorney-at-law at Paltzer Private Clients – a firm that he established in Zurich in 2013

One of his preferred areas of practice is coaching in legal matters. As such, this blog will explore the process of legal coaching, explaining its purpose and results – looking into the what, the why and the how of providing legal services in a coaching model.

Another area of expertise for Dr Paltzer is strategic and tactical negotiation support, which is deployed during disputes. This blog will take a look at the legal process that are involved in conflict negotiation, exploring the strategies and tactics that can be used to resolve value-based disputes.

Other legal topics that will be explored include how to begin succession planning, and how entrepreneurs can begin the process of wealth structuring. This blog will explain how to prepare for a successful wealth transfer, as well as how to handle the numerous aspects of estate management, such as how to create a will for a family with more than one child. Several other aspects of Dr Paltzer’s legal work will also be explored, such as estate planning and prenuptial agreements, and how to incorporate philanthropy into an estate plan.

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How a Family Office Works

The increasing popularity of the family office is another topic that will be discussed, looking at how a family office works, and why they have become more and more commonplace. Dr Paltzer has expertise in the structuring, implementation, legal maintenance and liquidation of trusts and foundations, and as such, the differences between a foundation and a trust will be explored, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of the two structures. Additionally, this blog will compare private banking services with wealth management services, explaining the pros and cons of each.

International Bar Association

Information and details about the International Bar Association will also be provided, which is an organisation that was established in 1947 as the global voice for the legal profession. Dr Paltzer was an LPD Council Member of the International Bar Association from 2009 to 2012, and was also Chair of the Individual Tax and Private Client Committee from 2004 to 2006.