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No. When the mandate is established in authentic form, the law requires the agent to render his accounts and all "useful supporting documents" to the drafting notary of said mandate (article 491 of the Civil Code).
No. If there is no spousal gift (also known as a “gift to the last living”), the law provides that the surviving spouse may only claim one-quarter of the estate in full ownership when the deceased leaves children from another union (Art. 757 Civil Code). Good to know: a spousal…
No. Article 470 of the Civil Code allows a person under guardianship to make a will freely, provided they are of sound mind (Article 901 of the Civil Code).
No. The universal legacy makes it possible to set aside the right of return of the brothers and sisters, including if it is made for the benefit of the Civil Union partner of the testator (art. 757-3 C. civ. et Cass. Civ. 1e, 28 Jan. 2015, n°14-20.587).