Frequently asked questions about Succession

No. In the event of loss, it is not possible to obtain a copy of the family record book. According to Article 15 of Decree No. 74-449 of 15 May 1974, only a second family record book may be issued, and only to spouses or parents who do not possess…

No. The law does not recognize the surviving civil partner as a legal heir, unlike the surviving spouse. Therefore, if you want your partner to be your (sole) heir, you will need to make a will to that effect. This can be drafted by a notary (authentic form) or by…

Yes. A person can freely dispose of all their assets by will, as long as they have no compulsory heirs. The beneficiaries are the children (article 913 of the Civil Code) or their descendants in the event of predecease (article 913-1 of the Civil Code), and in the absence of…

My father passed away 2 years ago. I hadn't had any contact with him for several years, but I did accept his estate. I've just been contacted by a credit company asking me to repay the loan my father took out for 150,000 euros. Is it still possible to renounce…

Reminder: The partition duty is levied by the French tax administration when co-owners agree to terminate the joint ownership by allocating the jointly owned property to one of them. Except in specific cases, this duty is set at 2.5% of the net value of the assets being divided. Answer: Yes…