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In principle, you lose the status of heir if you have not opted within the period of 10 years from the opening of the succession, from the date of death. You are then deemed to renounce this succession (article 780 al. 1 and 2 of the Civil Code) However…

Yes, but… In a dismembered capitalisation contract, the usufructuary has the right to manage the contract and to make redemptions (partial or total) without the bare owner’s consent (Article 578 of the French Civil Code), unless otherwise stipulated. However, upon termination of the usufruct, the usufructuary must return to the…

[...] Will SAFER's right of pre-emption prevent her from acquiring my shares? No, the SAFER's right of pre-emption does not apply in this case, in application of the provisions of article L143-4 3° of the Code rural et de la pêche maritime, which stipulates that: "The following may not be…

Yes, if the time limit for appealing against the decision had not expired on the day of death. The divorce takes effect on the date on which the decision pronouncing it acquires the force of res judicata, which means, no longer subject to appeal. The time limit for appeal is…

Yes. Article 788 of the General Tax Code provides for an allowance of 1594 euros in the absence of any other applicable allowance. After this deduction, your tax rate will amount to 60% of the value of the bequeathed assets.

Frequently asked questions about Succession

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I just found out that my father passed away 12 years ago. We no longer had any contact due to a family disagreement. Can I claim my share in the estate after so many years?

After my mother’s death, my father and I invested the inheritance money in a capitalisation contract, under which he holds the usufruct and I hold the bare ownership. Can he redeem the contract without asking for my consent?

Following the death of our father, my sister and I inherited some farmland over which the SAFER has a right of pre-emption. I want to sell my undivided shares to my sister.

My spouse died a few days after the judgment of the divorce was notified to us. Can I inherit?

I am the universal legatee of a deceased person with whom I had no family relationship. If I accept this bequest, will I be able to benefit from an allowance?