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No. In the case mentioned, there is no legal obligation to advertise with the land advertisement service. The death of the usufructuary will simply be mentioned in the next deed of disposal subject to publication relating to this house (example: a sale), by the former bare owner who has become…

Yes. The conditions of validity of the holograph will are provided for in article 970 of the Civil Code: it must be written by the hand of the testator, dated, and signed. It specifies that it is not subject to any other form.

Yes. Regarding co-ownership, Article 815-3 4° of the Civil Code states that a majority of two-thirds of the co-owners can "conclude and renew leases other than those concerning a property for agricultural, commercial, industrial, or artisanal use." In your case, it is a lease for agricultural use, which requires the…

Notre père est décédé. Il était remarié et nous sommes 3 enfants du premier lit. Notre belle-mère refuse de communiquer les informations qu’elle détient sur les comptes bancaires de notre père. Le notaire en charge de la succession peut-il les identifier ? Yes . Indeed, law n° 2014-617 of June…

Yes. Under Article 762 of the General Tax Code, you may make an estimated declaration of the jewelry and statuettes provided the value is correctly assessed. However, without agreement the estate tax declaration may be late. As heirs are jointly liable for inheritance tax, late interest or penalties will apply…

Frequently asked questions about Succession

A question ? Need help ?

I was the bare owner of a house, the usufructuary has just passed away. Does my notary have to take steps with the land registration service?

I have drawn up my will and filed it with the notary. I forgot to number the sheets and indicate the contact details of the notary. Is it still valid?

We are two brothers and one sister co-owning an agricultural land. My sister and I want to lease it, but my brother opposes. Is the agreement of all co-owners required ?

Our father passed away. He had remarried and we are 3 children from the first marriage. Our mother-in-law refuses to disclose the information she has on our father's bank accounts. Can the notary in charge of the succession identify them?

My aunt’s estate includes jewelry and statuettes. The heirs disagree on the value to declare. Some want an inventory while I prefer a simple declaration, which is cheaper. Am I allowed?