Aicher, Nobs and Partner
(formerly büro aicher)
Your specialist for genealogical research and probate inquiries.
Do you need help with your own genealogical research and family tree or have you been contacted by us regarding an inheritance? Then send us an email to buero@aicherweb.com or simply use our contact form via the button.
Genealogical Research
Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? We'll find out for you. We place great emphasis on scientifically sound methods and sound evidence.
With over 30 years of experience, Aicher, Nobs and Partner GmbH (formerly Büro Aicher) is the oldest active genealogy office in Switzerland. Our research is conducted by historians specializing in old German manuscripts and source processing, making even difficult cases and old sources accessible.
Family research – also called genealogy – refers to the reconstruction of a specific person's lineage, usually with the goal of creating a family tree from the data obtained. Until 1876, church records were the most important source, dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century in most Swiss and German communities. From 1876 onward, they were replaced by civil registry office registers. Finding and processing this data can be very time-consuming and labor-intensive.
We take over:
comprehensive genealogical research
selective research if you are stuck in your own research
analytical support for specific problems if you want to carry out the next steps yourself
genealogical reports for courts
House research in the canton of Zurich
Prices :
Our fees depend on the scope, complexity, and urgency of the research. We would be happy to provide you with a transparent, non-binding quote before we begin work.
Travel time and expenses are listed separately. Whenever possible, we combine archive visits for smaller projects to optimize costs for you.
Please contact us for individual advice and an offer tailored to your case.
Probate Research
In Switzerland, in the event of a person's death, the state is obligated, according to Article 555 of the Swiss Civil Code, to locate heirs. If there is no will or inheritance contract, the inheritance is divided according to the statutory order of succession. If the heirs are direct relatives (persons of the first or second parentage), they are usually easy to identify. However, if they are no longer available, the search for distant heirs becomes significantly more complex. If the responsible authorities are unable to do so, potential heirs are called upon to report within one year. The inheritance claim must be proven with the necessary documents. The loss of close relatives must also be documented – a complex and often difficult process.
We offer the following assistance:
Identification of heirs
Proof of inheritance rights
Estate administration up to the distribution of the inheritance according to statutory inheritance quotas
Since many people are unaware that they are eligible to inherit, we proactively search for eligible individuals, contact them, and offer our representation. This usually involves no expense for the heirs we represent.
We do n't require any upfront payment – there's no financial risk for the heirs. We will obtain the necessary documents at our own expense, but we require a power of attorney for this.
Our fee is only charged if an inheritance is actually paid out. It is calculated as a percentage of the inheritance received—an internationally standard model that ensures maximum security for our clients.
If no payout is made, there are no costs.
About Us
Aicher, Nobs und Partner GmbH was founded in January 2022 as the successor to Büro Aicher , which had been conducting genealogical family research and heir tracing in Switzerland for over thirty years. Jürg Nobs manages the operational business , while Manuel Aicher continues to serve in an advisory capacity.
In recent years, we have systematically expanded our international collaboration and are now part of a well-established network of historians and genealogists in over 100 countries. This close cooperation enables us to efficiently conduct even complex cross-border research and gain direct access to local archives and sources worldwide. As an independent Swiss company, we remain locally rooted and provide personal support to your needs.