As part of settling my mother's estate, I owe a reduction indemnity to my brother. However, I am unable to pay it. What can I do?

Reminder: The reduction indemnity is a sum owed to the reserved heirs by a beneficiary (donee or legatee) who receives assets exceeding their share of the estate. It is calculated during the liquidation of the estate and is generally payable at the time of the division, unless otherwise agreed.

Solution: If you received a property that qualifies for preferential allocation, you may request a deferred payment from the court. According to Article 924-3 of the French Civil Code, the court may grant a payment delay of up to ten years from the date of death, taking into account the interests of all parties. The amount due will accrue legal interest from the date the indemnity is determined.