No. You're probably thinking of the tenant's right of pre-emption under a residential lease (provided for in article 15 of the law of July 6, 1989). In your case, you are not a tenant, as you occupy the property free of charge. The owner is therefore under no obligation to…
No. It is perfectly possible to break the equality between heirs. However, the notary will have to ensure that your share does not encroach on the hereditary reserve of your coheirs. If this is the case, they will be entitled to claim, "financial compensation" from you, known as a "reduction…
Is this true? Yes. Article 15 of the French law of July 6, 1989, stipulates that "in the event that the owner decides to sell on terms or at a price more advantageous to the purchaser, the notary must, if the lessor has not previously done so, notify the tenant…
Could I stil benefit from the capital gains exemption on the sale of my main residence? Yes, but only on the part that constitutes your principal residence. For you to benefit from the capital gains tax exemption, the sale must relate to your principal residence (art. 150 U, II, 1°…
The notary refuses to include this in the deed of gift. Why? In accordance with article 951 of the Civil Code, "the donor may mention the right of return of the objects donated either in the case of the death of the donee alone, or in the event of the…
No. You may be the only one to opt for deferred payment of inheritance tax. However, it is imperative that your brothers give their express agreement to this request, and that they declare that they have been informed that, in the event of default on your part, they remain liable…
...became a partner in the company. Do I have to declare the company's profits? No. When ownership of shares is divided between a usufructuary and a bare owner, it is up to the usufructuary to declare the sums he or she receives from the company's profits (art. 8 CGI), which…
No, only individuals of legal age are permitted to enter a civil union (Art. 515-1 C. civ.). Additionally, as it involves a contract, one must also possess the capacity to contract. For persons of foreign nationality, their legal capacity is determined by the laws of their respective countries (Art. 3…
Yes, under certain conditions. In principle, when you are married, you are subject to joint taxation with your spouse for the income each of you receives (art. 6, 1, CGI). However, it is possible to request separate taxation when one of the spouses has abandoned the marital home and each…
...seize his house. Is this possible despite the protective measure? Yes. The protection of the protected person's home has the effect of limiting the acts that his representative can perform (art. 426 C. civ.). However, this does not mean that the property cannot be seized by creditors, in this case…