The beneficiary clause and the CPIC partnership contract

INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW BENEFICIARY CLAUSE

The original document of the beneficiary clause must be:

  • printed on both sides;
  • completed;
  • signed on the reverse;
  • sent to CPIC by postal mail

Download beneficiary clause

Download CPIC’s partnership form

Download CPIC’s substantial support form

Rightful claimants as per Art.13, para.1 letter a :

In this section, you must designate:

  • the spouse or civil partner and
  • the children (below and above the age of majority)

To designate a civil partner, you must also provide a contract signed during the beneficiary’s lifetime, as per the model drawn up by CPIC.

Distribution if the beneficiary has not made their wishes known to CPIC during their lifetime:

  • At least 50% of the capital is allocated to the spouse or civil partner

The remainder (max. 50%) is divided equally between the children (below and above the age of majority)

Rightful claimants as per Art.13, para.1 letter b :

In the absence of rightful claimants as per Art. 13, para. 1, letter a of the By-Laws, you may designate

  • Any person whom the deceased substantially supported at the time of their death

Mandatory conditions:

  • A Substantial Support Contract as per the CPIC model must be signed during the beneficiary’s lifetime.
  • Substantial support means that the deceased has paid at least 50% of the essential expenses of the person designated as per Art. 13, para.1, letter b of the By-Laws for a period of at least five years immediately prior to their death (proof required).
  • For each designated person, it is necessary to specify the allocated percentage (maximum 50%).

The balance (the remaining 50%) is allocated to blood relatives as per the order defined in Art. 13, para. 1, letter c.

Rightful claimant(s) as per Art.13, para.1 letter c :

In the absence of rightful claimants as per Art. 13, para. 1, letters a and b of the By-Laws, you may designate

  • father and mother,
  • brothers and sisters,
  • nephews and nieces.

For each designated person, it is necessary to specify the family relationship and the allocated percentage.

Rightful claimant(s) as per Art.13, para.1 letter d :

In the absence of rightful claimants as per Art. 13, para. 1, letters a, b and c of the By-Laws, you may designate

  • the other legal heirs (blood relatives).

For each designated person, it is necessary to specify the family relationship and the allocated percentage.

Rightful claimant(s) as per Art.13, para.1 letter d :

Companies, associations, organisations, charities and all similar institutions are excluded as rightful claimants.