Frequently asked questions about Succession

Yes. This is entirely possible and is referred to as partial sharing (art. 838 C. civ). However, whether the division is partial or total, it requires the unanimous agreement of the co-sharers.

No. By renouncing the succession of your father, you lose the title of heir in his succession. Consequently, you are not bound by any debt obligation, but in return, you lose all rights to his property. As the lease is automatically terminated following the death of your father, since no…

Yes. You may leave the entirety of your estate to your spouse (by will or interspousal donation), subject to the application of the statutory right of reversion under Article 738-2 of the Civil Code.

Yes. Upon a person’s death, their heirs have 10 years to declare whether they accept or reject the estate (Article 780, paragraph 1 of the Civil Code). After this period, they are considered to have renounced the estate (Article 780, paragraph 2 of the Civil Code) and therefore no longer…

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…