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I want to give bare ownership of assets to my minor grandchildren and keep the usufruct. If I die before they reach majority, I do not want these assets to be managed by their parents. Is this possible ?

Yes. It is entirely possible to make a donation to your minor grandchildren. This donation must be accepted by their legal administrators (their parents), in accordance with Article 935 of the Civil Code. However, you can specify in the donation act that the donated assets be managed by a third…
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My nephews renounced their father's estate 10 years ago. Their grandfather passed away last year. His house has just been sold. Can they perceive the share that should have gone to their father?

Yes. Article 754 paragraph 4 of the Civil Code provides that one can represent the person whose inheritance has been renounced. Even if the children have renounced the estate of their predeceased father, they can re present him in the estate of their grandfather.
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My father, a farmer, has passed away. My parents were married without a prenuptial agreement. My brother is claiming a deferred salary credit against my father’s estate. Will this claim also have to be settled by my mother’s estate?

No. The deferred salary credit is intended to compensate for unpaid assistance provided by a descendant to the farming operator. Since your mother was not herself a farmer, your brother cannot claim a deferred salary credit against her estate. Their matrimonial regime has no impact on this matter.
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My husband died. The only property belonged to him and he had two children. Can they force me to leave despite my inheritance rights?

It depends. If it was your main residence at the time of death, Article 764 grants you a lifelong right of use and occupancy (including furniture). If it was a secondary residence, they may require you to leave since the law does not grant usufruct without agreement (Civil Code, Article…
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