Frequently asked questions about Donation

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My uncle gave me bare ownership of an apartment and kept the usufruct. Does the furniture (table, chairs, etc.) automatically follow the same fate?

No. It all depends on your deed of gift. If it was expressly stipulated that the gift concerned the property and the furniture, then you are the owner of the furniture. Conversely, if your uncle only gave you bare ownership of the property, he retained ownership of the furniture.
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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?

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 am considering donating the bare ownership (nue-propriété) of a real estate property to my child while retaining the usufruct. On what basis will the notary’s fees (emoluments) be calculated?

The notary’s fees are calculated based on the full ownership value of the property, even if you retain the usufruct. This is provided for under Article A444-67 of the French Commercial Code.
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Ten years ago, I received a gift of real estate from my father. Will its value be reassessed at the time of his succession?

Yes. The principle of revaluation of gifts is set out in Article 860 of the Civil Code. The asset is valued at the time of partition based on its condition at the time of the gift. If the asset has been sold, the notary will consider the sale price or…
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