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Inheritance - Protecting the Surviving Spouse

8th Oct 2025

Inheritance - Protecting the Surviving Spouse

We have recently updated our guide to the use of a marital property agreement to protect the surviving spouse.

Bank Transfers: New Security Procedures

6th Oct 2025

Bank Transfers: New Security Procedures

A new verification process for bank transfers is being introduced this week across Europe.

Budget 2026

2nd Oct 2025

Budget 2026

Early reports on the draft budget for 2026 suggest the tax on savings and investment income will increase, whilst social charges for some may be reduced.

Private Wall and Public Space

30th Sep 2025

Private Wall and Public Space

A French court recently considered the issue of the responsibility for a private wall adjoining a public highway.

Restoring a Chateau in France

26th Sep 2025

Restoring a Chateau in France

There is a surprising amount of public aid available for the restoration of a chateau and other heritage buildings, provided you can navigate and accept the maze of rules surrounding such assistance.

Public Office Exit Packages

24th Sep 2025

Public Office Exit Packages

The French government has announced a reform of benefits granted to former prime ministers, though the lifelong privileges enjoyed by former presidents remain unchanged.

Taxation of Chambres d'Hôtes

22nd Sep 2025

Taxation of Chambres d'Hôtes

A French court confirms a restrictive interpretation of the tax allowance available to chambre d’hôte owners.

Guide to University/Higher Education in France

20th Sep 2025

Guide to University/Higher Education in France

We are pleased to publish our recently updated guide to university and higher education in France.

Calculating Inheritance Rights

18th Sep 2025

Calculating Inheritance Rights

A French court considered the basis for calculating the value of an asset in an inheritance.

EU Air Passenger Rights Reform

16th Sep 2025

EU Air Passenger Rights Reform

Airline passenger rights in the EU are set to be significantly changed.

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