No. The €31,865 allowance applies only to gifts made during the donor’s lifetime by grandparents to their grandchildren, as provided under Article 790 B, paragraph 1 of the French General Tax Code. In the context of inheritance, your grandson will only benefit from a €1,594 allowance, which is the standard…
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Yes. For the fees associated with a gift deed, the notary's fees are calculated based on the full value of the property. This applies even when the donor retains the usufruct of the property (art. A444-67 C. com.).
Yes. It is entirely possible to make a donation to your minor grandchildren. This donation must be accepted by their legal administrators (their parents), in accordance with Article 935 of the Civil Code. However, you can specify in the donation act that the donated assets be managed by a third…
No. When a person is unable to manage their own affairs, the guardianship judge may authorise one or more persons to represent them, assist them, or carry out one or more acts on their behalf. Pursuant to Article 494-6 of the French Civil Code, in the case of a general…
No. Donation duties are calculated based on the real market value of the donated property, that is to say, on the price that could be obtained if it were put up for sale, according to the detailed and estimated declaration that you will have made (art. 761, al. 1 CGI)…