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My aunt is widowed and has no children. I heard she might be under guardianship. How can I verify this?

If your aunt has been placed under a protective measure by a court judgment (guardianship or curatorship), it is noted on her birth certificate (Article 444 of the Civil Code). You can request a copy of her birth certificate from the town hall of the municipality where she was born.
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My mother has passed away. We found a video in which she stated that she is leaving all her belongings to my brother's children. Is this will valid ?

No. For a will to be valid, it must take one of the forms provided for by Article 969 of the Civil Code: holographic, authentic, or mystic, all of which require a written document. A will made on video is therefore null and void and cannot produce any effects (Reply…
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My partner and I have an appointment with the notary on February 10, 2024, to sign a PACS (civil union). What will be the tax declaration procedures for the income we will earn in 2024?

Like married couples, PACS partners are subject to joint taxation (Article 6, 1 CGI and 7 CGI), including for the income earned in the year the agreement is concluded (Article 6, 5th CGI). However, you can opt for separate taxation of the income you personally received during the year of…
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My partner is of foreign nationality. We plan to get married. Will our union allow him/her to immediately acquire French nationality?

No. Marriage does not automatically have any effect on the nationality (art. 21-1 C. civ.). When a foreign person marries a French person and wishes to obtain the French nationality, they must apply for it by filing a declaration of French nationality via marriage with the dedicated access platform of…
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