Frequently asked questions about Succession

Yes. Under Article 725 of the French Civil Code, a child who was already conceived at the time of the deceased’s death may inherit, provided they are born viable. Since you have renounced the succession, your unborn child becomes the next heir to your mother’s estate. However, the renunciation on…

No. Article 780 of the Civil Code provides that you have 10 years from his death to manifest your intention to inherit, unless you had "legitimate reasons for being unaware of the birth of [your] right, mainly the opening of the succession [the death]”.

No. A residual legacy (legs résiduel or de residuo) is a gift upon death (provided for in a will and executed upon your death) that designates a first legatee who will receive a property and will be required to pass it on to a second legatee, provided it still exists…

Yes. The law does not set any time limit between writing a will and the day of death. However, to be valid, the testator must be of sound mind (Articles 414-1 and 901 of the Civil Code). Therefore, a person cannot make a will after the opening of guardianship without…

You can exclude her from managing those assets by writing a will and appointing a third party to administer them on your son’s behalf (Article 384 of the Civil Code). Your notary can assist with this.