Frequently asked questions about Succession

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Under a future protection mandate established by the notary of my father (who has since been diagnosed with Alzheimer's), I have become his agent. Is it possible for me to account for my management to my own notary?

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).
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My wife has passed away, and she had a child from a previous relationship. Can I inherit the usufruct of her entire estate?

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…
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My partner appointed me as the sole legatee of his property upon his death. Can his brothers and sisters still take over the property he received from their parents, by inheritance?

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).
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