Frequently asked questions about Donation

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No. For tax purposes, a simple adoption does not create a donation or inheritance tax allowance for the adopter (Art. 786 CGI), with few exceptions, which apply only to the adoptee. Therefore, your stepfather will pay 60% tax on the full amount (Art. 777, IV CGI).

No. A gift is irrevocable except for ingratitude, birth of a child, or failure to comply with conditions (Civil Code, Article 953).

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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…

Yes. When the beneficiary of a donation is domiciled in France on the day of the donation or has had his tax residence in France for at least six years during the last ten years preceding the donation, all the assets he receives located in France or outside France are…

Frequently asked questions about Donation

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Years ago, my mother remarried, and her husband adopted me (simple adoption). I’d like to give them both some money. I know my mother has a tax allowance. Does my stepfather benefit from one too?

Can a gift be cancelled?

Passing on a house to your children: by succession or donation?

I am an adult under a general guardianship order and I would like to make a cash gift to my daughter. Can I do so without the judge’s authorisation?

My uncle of French nationality lives abroad. He wants to help me finance the acquisition of my home by giving me money. Do I have to declare this operation in France ?