Welcome to Hestra Law

Your life, our expertise. Looking ahead. We're comprehensive and solution-oriented.

We support you in the most challenging moments of your life with sound expertise and clear goals, to develop the best possible solution for your future.

about us

Hestra Law is the right partner for you if you are looking for the best possible solution for yourself and your family or need a fair and clear settlement in a difficult inheritance matter. Your concerns are our priority. We always strive for transparent and satisfactory solutions.

With extensive experience and a strong network of specialists, we offer you first-class advice and support not only in our core areas of family and inheritance law, but also beyond.

Core competencies

Hestra Law provides support and advice both nationally and internationally in the areas of family law, inheritance law, notarial services in family and inheritance law and notarial services in corporate law.

Family law

Objective. Comprehensive. Solution-oriented.

At Hestra Law you will receive consultation in all areas of family law. We look at your situation in its entirety and offer you comprehensive advice that covers all legal aspects during the process, striving for the best solution for you and your family. Together we develop solutions that give you clarity and security.

Partnership / cohabitation and marriage

Are you in a partnership? Do you want to get married? We would be happy to provide you with holistic advice on how you can shape your future.

Separation and divorce: Clear answers for your future

Are you facing a separation or divorce and don't know what to expect? At Hestra Law, you will receive extensive advice regarding all of your questions. We'll help you to plan the next steps for your future, accompanying you along the procedural path and working towards an optimal solution.

Children and their parents: legal certainty for unmarried parents

Are you expecting a child together or already have one without being married? At Hestra Law, you can get answers to all your legal questions about parental authority, custody and care, maintenance and paternity acknowledgement.

Adoption law: Support on the path to family happiness

Adoption is a wonderful step towards expanding a family, but the process is often complex and legally demanding. At Hestra Law, we are here to support you with our in-depth expertise. Start your adoption now with us at your side, we will support you on the path to your family wholeness.

Out-of-court settlement: resolving matters amicably

Do you want to resolve family matters without going to court? Hestra Law offers professional advice and support in out-of-court settlement talks.

Representation in court and before authorities: Competent support at every stage

Has the attempt at an amicable solution failed or is it not an option? At Hestra Law, we are at your side with years of experience in court proceedings and before authorities (e.g. KESB). We represent your interests in a competent and goal-oriented manner in order to achieve the best possible solution.

Inheritance law

Foresight. Transparency. Clarity.

Settling an estate is a very sensitive topic that needs to be well thought out in advance. At Hestra Law, we support you in planning your estate with foresight and creating legal security for your next-of-kin. Whether it's a will, inheritance contract or estate administration, your concerns will be analyzed and implemented in a targeted manner.

Our services in inheritance law

Advice on all inheritance law issues / estate planning

Settling an estate is a very sensitive topic that needs to be well thought out in advance. At Hestra Law, we support you in planning your estate with foresight and creating legal security for your relatives. Whether it's a will, inheritance contract or estate administration – your concerns will be analyzed and implemented in a targeted manner.

Estate settlement and execution of wills

In addition to advising on the settlement of your estate, at Hestra Law we also take a practical approach. We support you in the settlement of an estate or are your point of contact if you want a professional executor for your own estate.

Out-of-court settlement: resolve matters amicably/ representation in court and authorities

Have there been disagreements among the heirs in the settlement of an estate? We will be happy to support you and find the best solution for you; be this in out-of-court settlement talks with the other heirs or in court cases.

Notarial services in family and inheritance law

Precaution. Security. Clarity.

In the area of family and inheritance law, notarial assistance is of crucial importance in order to create clear, legally secure agreements. At Hestra Law, we support you in all notarial matters relating to your personal and family affairs.

Marriage and inheritance contracts

Agree on clear arrangements in the event of a divorce or death. At Hestra Law, we provide you with thorough support in drafting legally secure agreements that protect your interests. Create clarity for the future now.

Advanced Care Directive ("Living Will")

Make sure that your personal situation is clearly regulated in the event of physical or mental incapacity. We help you to draw up an individual Advance Care Directive and Living Will.

Preparation of wills, testamentary dispositions as well as inheritance and waiver of inheritance agreements

With a will, a testamentary disposition, as well as inheritance and an inheritance waiver agreements, you ensure that your estate is settled according to your wishes. We provide you with in-depth advice on the advantages and legal consequences of the respective type of contract as well as on the formulation, legally valid preparation and notarization.

Notarial services in corporate law

In corporate law, the notary's office plays a crucial role in creating a solid legal basis for your business decisions. Whether it's setting up a company, setting up a foundation or adapting your articles of association or capital – Hestra Law offers you in-depth notarial expertise that gives you clarity and security for the future of your company.

Our services in corporate law

Formation of a company

Whether LLC, LTD or other legal forms, we accompany you in the formation of your company and ensure that all legal requirements are met.

Setting up a foundation

Are you planning to set up a foundation to pursue long-term goals or to use your assets wisely? We offer you comprehensive support and advice on legal structuring and notarization.

Other notarial activities in corporate law

Whether shareholders' agreements, capital increases or other important decisions, we are at your side with all notarial questions and processes so that your company is legally secure.

Other notarial Services

Do you need to have your signature legalized or obtain a certified copy of your passport or other documents? Or perhaps you also require an apostille?
At Hestra Law, you are in capable hands. We handle these formalities quickly and efficiently for you.

Team

Melissa V. Weissmann

As a family lawyer, I am passionate about advocating for you. Clarity, transparency and a focus on the positive are the values that characterize me and are what I bring to every consultation in order to find the best possible solution for my clients. Thanks to my many years as a family lawyer, I have extensive knowledge in this area. I take your concerns seriously and am happy to advise you in all life situations and issues. With me, you will receive competent and clear advice at the highest level and personal support along the way.

melissa.weissmann@hestralaw.ch

Curriculum vitae

2025 - Partner at Hestra Law
Since 2024 - Vice President of the Familia Zug Building Cooperative
Since 2018 – Speaker for family law at the CAS Civil Litigation IRP-HSG
2017/2018 - CAS Litigation Civil Litigation IRP-HSG
2017 - Partner at Hodel & Partner (formerly Hodel Frei & Partner), Canton of Zug
2013-2016 - Attorney at Hodel Frei Advokatur + Notariat, Canton Zug
2013 - Admission to the bar of the Canton of Zug / Admission as notary public in the Canton of Zug
2011-2012 - Internship at Hodel Frei Advokatur + Notariat, Canton of Zug
2011 - Master of Law University of Lucerne

Kim Scherer

With her many years of experience as a legal assistant in various areas of law, Ms. Scherer is ready to support you and is always available as your contact person. Her international background, allows her to provide excellent assistance in German, French and English.

kim.scherer@hestralaw.ch

Your life, our expertise. Looking ahead. We're comprehensive and solution-oriented.