You are here Home Frequently Asked Questions My husband died. Our main residence belonged solely to him. I want to renounce the inheritance, so our children receive everything. Can they force me to leave? My husband died. Our main residence belonged solely to him. I want to renounce the inheritance, so our children receive everything. Can they force me to leave? Print Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Yes. Renouncing an estate means losing heir status and all rights in the inheritance (Civil Code, Article 805).
