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Families, French expatriates living abroad: you wish to give power of attorney to a relative for signing your sales agreement, preliminary contract

Be careful! False notaries solicit individuals indicating that they are heirs of a life insurance policy. This is a scam attempt.

"A good succession is one that is anticipated..." Maitre Barbara THOMAS-DAVID, notary in Paris, responds live on RMC's "NEUMANN/LECHYPRE" program.

The decree n° 2020-1422 dated 20 November 2020 establishes the remote notarized power of attorney. It prolongs the possibility for notaries to draw up the notarial act through remote appearance for authentic powers of attorney.

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Full adoption creates a new bond of kinship between the adopter and the adoptee and cuts off all ties with the adoptee's original family (unlike simple adoption).

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Maitre Peggy MONTESINOS, notary in Remiremont (Vosges), answers live on the show "NEUMANN/LECHYPRE" on RMC.

Maitre Boris VIENNE, notary in Cornebarrieu (Haute-Garonne), responds live on RMC's "NEUMANN/LECHYPRE" program.

No. Acceptance of an unencumbered gift is considered an act of administration and therefore does not require the agreement of both parents.

No. The redemption of undivided shares between undivided co-owners constitutes a partition and is therefore not covered by this obligation.

No. The French Civil Code does not provide for an obligation to provide support between brothers and sisters. However, the courts do recognize the existence of a natural obligation: this means that your brother in need cannot force you to help him, but that you can help him voluntarily. However…

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What can I do to limit the amount of inheritance tax my 3 children will pay on my death?

Buying a house: I've seen that I have to pay notary fees. How much will they be?

With no contact with my mother, am I still her heir if she dies?

I would like to give a sum of money to my underage daughter. Do I need her father's consent?

I'm in joint ownership with my brother and sister of a property inherited from our parents. I'm going to buy their shares. Do I need to provide a technical diagnostic file?

My brother is in need. Our parents are deceased and he's not married with no children. Our relationship is very bad. Am I obliged to help him?