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No. The future protection mandate allows you to designate in advance one or more people to represent you, in the event that you or you are no longer able to provide for your interests alone. However, the law provides for cases of termination of the mandate (article 483 of the…

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I put my property up for sale 2 years ago. The notary had sent a declaration of intent to alienate the municipality, which had then waived its right of pre-emption. The sale ultimately did not go through. I found a new buyer. Is it necessary to re-declare to the municipality…

Yes. If the inalienability clause has the effect of prohibiting you from selling or giving away the property you have received, it is always possible for your creditors to take out a mortgage registration on the property given (Civ. 1e, Oct. 9, 1985, n°84-13.306 concerning a judicial mortgage and Civ…

... Will the amount collected fall under the community? No. If the community consists of all the property acquired during the marriage by the couple, the indemnities which are exclusively attached to the person of the husband or wife following an action for compensation for bodily injury or moral, constitute…

No, but it is preferable. In accordance with article 1359 of the civil code, a writing is required when the sum lent is greater than 1500 €. The use of a notary is recommended to avoid any dispute, especially between your heirs. Indeed, you are assured that the deed will…

Je devais consentir une donation-partage à mes 3 enfants. Mon notaire a préparé l’acte mais finalement 2 de mes enfants ont refusé de le signer. Le notaire me demande de régler ses émoluments au titre de « l’acte imparfait ». De quoi s’agit-il ? The imperfect deed is the deed…

No. The law does not impose a maximum age for selling a life annuity; on the other hand, this sale supposes a hazard, based on the lifespan of the seller. If it is shown that the purchaser, when signing the contract, could not ignore the high probability of the near…

Yes. The notary responsible for drawing up the deed of sale must obtain the consent to the sale of all the joint owners. As regards the breakdown of the sale price by the notary, it is made in proportion to your respective joint rights. Note: if your sister decides to…

Notre père est décédé. Il était remarié et nous sommes 3 enfants du premier lit. Notre belle-mère refuse de communiquer les informations qu’elle détient sur les comptes bancaires de notre père. Le notaire en charge de la succession peut-il les identifier ? Yes. Indeed, law n° 2014-617 of June 13…

I plan to have a mandate for future protection drawn up by my notary. Is it true that this warrant cannot be challenged once activated?

My property has been for sale for 2 years. The notary had sent a declaration of intent to alienate to the municipality, which waived its right of pre-emption. Do I have to make another declaration to the commune if I find a buyer?

My grandfather gave me a piece of land. The deed of gift contains an inalienability clause valid until his death. I need to borrow money from a bank. Can the latter register a mortgage on my land?

I am married under the regime of legal community. I must receive compensation in accordance with a decision of the industrial tribunal, in compensation for my moral damage following the harassment to which I was subjected by my employer (...)

I wish to grant a loan of €60,000 to one of my children Am I obliged to call on my notary to draw up the loan contract?

I had to make a donation-partage to my 3 children. My notary prepared the deed but in the end 2 of my children refused to sign it. The notary is asking me to pay his fees under the "imperfect act". What is it about?

I am 85 years old. Is there an age limit for selling a life annuity?

I am in joint possession with my sister on a house. We signed a sales agreement with a buyer. My sister wants me to collect the full price. Is she still required to come and sign the deed of sale?

Our father passed away. He had remarried and we are 3 children from the first marriage. Our mother-in-law refuses to disclose the information she has on our father's bank accounts. Can the notary in charge of the succession identify them?