Frequently asked questions about Famille

No. The purpose of the mandate for future protection is to allow a designated person (the mandatary) to represent the mandator who could no longer provide for his interests alone (article 477 of the Civil Code). This mandate ends on the death of the principal, whether it has been implemented…

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. The law provides that when one spouse acts as guarantor without the express consent of the other, only their personal assets and income are liable. Therefore, if you did not sign the guarantee agreement, your earnings and salary cannot be seized (Article 1415 of the French Civil Code).

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No. The French Civil Code does not provide for an obligation to provide support between brothers and sisters. However, the courts do recognize the existence of a natural obligation: this means that your brother in need cannot force you to help him, but that you can help him voluntarily. However…