Frequently asked questions about Donation

No. This is a contractual clause and not a legal obligation. It allows the donor to recover the property if the beneficiary dies first (Article 951 of the Civil Code). Including it is optional.

The return clause inserted in the deed of gift allows the donor to recover ownership of the donated property, either in the event that the beneficiary of the donation dies before him, or in the event of the predecease of the beneficiary and his descendants (art. 951 Civil Code). It…

Yes. It is always possible to make a donation, regardless of your age. However, the beneficiaries of the donation will not be able to benefit from the special allo-wance of 31,865 euros applicable to donations of sums of money (from article 790 G of the General Tax Code) granted in…

In the French Civil Code, a donation is a solemn act. Note that there is a difference between a "présent d'usage" and a "don manuel". A "présent d'usage" or "faux don manuel" is a gift made on the occasion of a specific event (birthday, anniversary, etc.). It must be proportional…

Yes. You can renounce or transfer it via donation or sale, which must be notarized and registered. However, renunciation may be requalified as a donation if it involves intention to give, personal loss, and recipient’s gain (Article 894 of the Civil Code).