Inheritance Planning in France
What are the main inheritance planning options in France?
Surviving Spouse Right to Marital Home
A surviving spouse must clearly express her wish to remain in the marital home, a French court has ruled.
Inheritance Tax Allowances for Disabled Heirs
More generous inheritance rights are available to beneficiaries of an estate who have a disability, but conditions apply.
Heir Hunters and French Inheritances
Notaires charged with dealing with a succession can resort to a costly genealogy search, sometimes with undue haste.
Will in a Forgeign Language
The French courts have toughened the test for the validity of a Will written in a foreign language of the testator.
Sale of Property on Inheritance
What tax rules apply on the sale of an inherited French property?
How to Disinherit a Child (Pt 1)
A recent case in the French courts illustrates the steps that can be taken to disinherit a child.
How to Disinherit a Child – Pt 2
The difference between the theory and practice of enforced heirship in France.
How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance
By the standards of many other countries inheritance tax in France is high, so taking advantage of the options available to reduce the tax is essential for many international owners.
Inheritance Planning for Grandchildren
Skipping a generation is a tax efficient means of reducing French inheritance tax.
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