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March 22, 2018  |  By Grégory HANSON  |  In French inheritance law

Some basic information on French inheritance law and inheritance taxes

It is generally agreed that French inheritance law allows less freedom for individuals to decide what will become of their assets after death in comparison to countries of Common Law tradition. For instance it is not generally possible for parents to pass a will to advantage unreasonably one child rather than another. On the other […]

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March 22, 2018  |  By Grégory HANSON  |  In French inheritance law

Inheritance law, enforcement of EU REGULATION 650/2017 in France

EU Regulation 650/2012 on «jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and acceptance and enforcement of authentic instruments in matters of succession and on the creation of a European Certificate of Succession» was adopted by EU on 04 July 2012 it came into force on 17 July 2015. This Regulation simplifies rules of succession […]

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December 28, 2015  |  By Grégory HANSON  |  In French inheritance law

Succession issues for properties purchased in France by UK or Irish citizens

Many UK or Irish citizens who have purchased a property in France are concerned about the future of their property after their death. Indeed inheritance rules differ substantially. Each situation is different and would have to be analysed individually, but here are some general consideration for an Irish married couple, residing In Ireland with children. […]

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