Dr. Leonie Gantenbein
philosopher
Philosophy of Submerging

Eschatology
have a doctorate in philosophy, and somehow one thing led to another, and now I help people to put their last wishes into a clear, viable form.
“Eschatology” is the philosophical-theological doctrine of the “last things” – of the meaning, end, and completion of life. I also deal with eschatological themes in my new book: Annetzung (2025).
In short: What should not end when I end?
Every person is unique, and my projects to date have taught me one thing above all else: to listen. To reflect on life stories, to feel and explore formative values, and to leave the space needed for initial thoughts to mature into concrete decisions. Together, we examine every idea—no matter how unusual it may sound at first—for its meaning, feasibility, and resonance with personal values. We do this at short notice when time is of the essence, or as a responsible precautionary measure during the development process.
I develop coherent estate planning concepts and explore possibilities. Whether it's an individual will, a crazy monument, a lifetime gift, or a foundation: as a philosopher and a human being, I understand a person's “why” and translate it into linguistically precise and legally sound wording. I work closely with notaries and specialist lawyers and coordinate all legal and human steps until the last will is anchored and executed: from why to when, what, and how. Every word, every sketch, and every decision remains strictly confidential.
My task does not end with the signature. If life circumstances, priorities, or legal conditions change, I continue to be at your side, supporting you with the resulting consequences, adapting documents, and thinking along with you. This ensures that the legacy remains flexible and reliable in its effect.
If you feel that it is time to consciously shape your last will and testament, I look forward to hearing from you. I enjoy helping people find their last will and testament and getting to know them, their life stories, goals, and values.
What is of great value to me?
What do I see as my personal purpose in life?
What do I want to happen to the things I leave behind?
Who do I want to help? How can I help in a sustainable way?
We can find out this and much more together. Because there are no impossible wishes, only spoken and unspoken ideas.
"Here I am human,
here I am allowed to be!"
– J.W. Goethe, Faust I, verse 940
"What you have inherited from your fathers,
acquire it in order to possess it."
– J.W. Goethe, Faust I, verses 682–683
"It is not enough to know;
one must also apply.
It is not enough to want;
one must also do."
– J.W. Goethe, Wilhelm Meister's Travels, II / VIII
"He who no longer loves and no longer errs,
let him be buried."
– J.W. Goethe, West-Eastern Divan, Book of Proverbs
"One must still have chaos in oneself
to give birth to a dancing star."
– F. Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Preface, § 5