Frequently asked questions about Succession

Yes. The principle of revaluation of gifts is set out in Article 860 of the Civil Code. The asset is valued at the time of partition based on its condition at the time of the gift. If the asset has been sold, the notary will consider the sale price or…

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…

Yes. It is entirely possible to make a donation to your minor grandchildren. This donation must be accepted by their legal administrators (their parents), in accordance with Article 935 of the Civil Code. However, you can specify in the donation act that the donated assets be managed by a third…

Yes, if you meet the following three conditions: You lived with him continuously for the five years prior to his death. You are single, widowed, divorced, or legally separated on the date of death. You are over 50 or have a disability preventing you from working (Article 796-0 ter CGI).

No. In the absence of descendants, a surviving spouse who is not divorced is entitled to a reserved share amounting to one-quarter of the estate of their deceased spouse (French Civil Code, Art. 914-1). In the absence of children, it is not possible to deprive the surviving spouse of this…