Yes. The seller is exempt from capital gains tax when selling a property that has been owned for more than 30 years (BOI-RFPI-PVI-20-20 §§60 and 70). In your case, the holding period must be calculated in two separate parts: You became the owner of half of the property more than…
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No. The law prohibits an adult under protective measures (placed under judicial safeguard, guardianship, curatorship, or family authorisation) from divorcing by mutual consent (Article 229-2, 2° of the French Civil Code).
No. Regardless of the origin of the co-ownership (whether from an inheritance or a divorce, for example), a co-ownership agreement is always optional. However, since decisions must generally be made unanimously by all co-owners, which can be a source of difficulties, the agreement allows you to organize in advance the…
Yes. In the context of a divorce, financial adjustments may be made between spouses. If you have used personal funds to improve a property that belongs exclusively to your spouse, you may assert a claim (créance) against them. This is governed by Articles 1478 and 1479 of the French Civil…
No, subject to conditions. A person under guardianship may accept an inheritance alone, provided they have a certificate from the notary stating that the assets clearly exceed the liabilities (Article 467 of the French Civil Code, which refers to Article 507-1 of the Civil Code on guardianship). In the absence…