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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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…
As a reminder: A spousal gift (donation entre époux) is a notarised deed intended to maximise the rights of the surviving spouse without disinheriting the children (Article 1094-1 of the French Civil Code). Yes. Provided there is no prohibition stated in the spousal gift and as long as a statutory…
Yes. Article 924-4 of the French Civil Code stipulates that heirs with reserved rights may bring an action for reduction or revendication against third parties holding real estate that was donated and subsequently disposed of by the recipient. In practical terms, if your father's gift encroaches on your brothers' and…
No. Either the value of your legacy is lower than your statutory rights (Articles 757 and 757-1 of the Civil Code), in which case you may claim a supplement, or it exceeds them, in which case you may retain your legacy within the limits of the special disposable portion between…