Frequently asked questions about Succession

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Following my mother's death, the notary is requesting my parents' family record book to settle the estate. Unable to provide it, the notary is considering calling in a genealogist. Is this the usual procedure?

Yes, the notary in charge of settling an estate must establish the devolution of the estate (identification of heirs and indication of their legal share). In your case, the latter must ensure that your mother had no children other except you. Its role is all the more important as it…
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I am married under the regime of community of property reduced to acquisitions. My husband has inherited an undivided share in a real estate property. Today, we wish to purchase the share of his co-owner. Will I become the owner of the property?

No. Under the community of acquisitions regime, assets received by way of succession are considered separate property of the spouse who inherits them (Article 1405, paragraph 1 of the French Civil Code). Consequently, the undivided share inherited by your spouse is his separate property. If you purchase the share of…
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My brother and I shall inherit from our father who has just passed away. As the guardian of my weaker adult brother, am I required to go to the judge to accept the inheritance on his behalf?

No, if the value of the estate's assets is clearly greater than the amount of the debts, you can simply accept the inheritance without the judge's authorization. However, you must first and foremost obtain a certificate drawn up by the notary in charge of settling the succession establishing that the…
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