Yes, article 975 of the French Civil Code stipulates that "neither the legatees in any capacity whatsoever, nor their relatives or allies up to and including the fourth degree (...) may be taken as witnesses to the will by public deed". The PACS partner is neither a relative nor an…
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French property market report n°50 / January 2021

15 February 2021

Real estate prices and trends in the 3rd quarter of 2020, consequences of the coronavirus on real estate in France, new real estate behaviors: the

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Property purchasing power in mainland France (1999-2019)

15 February 2021
In mainland France : In the space of 20 years, between 1999 and 2019, property purchasing power decreased by 13%.
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Sophie Sabot-Barcet, notary, answers Marc's question: should I make an appointment with a notary before getting married? Yes, to find out beforehand and receive advice on the choice of matrimonial property regime. Marriage is a contract between the parties. If you don't go to a notary, you'll be married in…
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Business transfer

15 February 2024
In order to ensure that companies continue to exist and remain stable, there are several measures that encourage business owners to pass on their business to their relatives.
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The electronic authentic power of attorney for remote appearance presented to all European notariats

16 December 2020

This Thursday, December 10, 2020, the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (CNUE) held a virtual conference bringing together more than two

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Notaries in France and Romania: major digital advances in 2020

10 December 2020

On December 4, 2020, 90 people participated in the annual Franco-Romanian notarial conference which was held this time and for the first time by

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What procedure in case of a divorce in France?

18 June 2026
In France, several divorce procedures exist divorce through mutual consent, accepted divorce, definitive alteration of conjugal relationship, divorce for cause…
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