Frequently asked questions about Succession

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My father, a farmer, has passed away. My parents were married without a prenuptial agreement. My brother is claiming a deferred salary credit against my father’s estate. Will this claim also have to be settled by my mother’s estate?

No. The deferred salary credit is intended to compensate for unpaid assistance provided by a descendant to the farming operator. Since your mother was not herself a farmer, your brother cannot claim a deferred salary credit against her estate. Their matrimonial regime has no impact on this matter.
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My spouse has passed away. He owned the apartment where we were living at the time of his death, which he bought before our marriage. I have a ¼ share of his estate. I want to become the owner, but his children do not agree. Can they prevent it?

No. The surviving spouse who co-owns the deceased's property can request the preferential allocation of the main residence if it was already their home at the time of death (Article 831-2, 1° Civil Code). If requested, this allocation is automatic and binding on the other co-owners (Article 831-3 Civil Code).
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My father has died, leaving three children and we find ourselves in undivided ownership of his house, which constituted. My eldest brother and I want to sell it. What should we do if our younger brother doesn't agree?

You each share one-third of the property. With your older brother, you therefore have a two-thirds majority. This quota is not without interest for a sale, since article 815-5-1 of the French Civil Code provides a solution to the lack of unanimity: " Except in the case of dismemberment of…
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As part of settling my mother's estate, I owe a reduction indemnity to my brother. However, I am unable to pay it. What can I do?

Reminder: The reduction indemnity is a sum owed to the reserved heirs by a beneficiary (donee or legatee) who receives assets exceeding their share of the estate. It is calculated during the liquidation of the estate and is generally payable at the time of the division, unless otherwise agreed. Solution…
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