Frequently asked questions about Succession

No, if the value of the estate's assets is clearly greater than the amount of the debts, you can simply accept the inheritance without the judge's authorization. However, you must first and foremost obtain a certificate drawn up by the notary in charge of settling the succession establishing that the…

Yes, but… In a dismembered capitalisation contract, the usufructuary has the right to manage the contract and to make redemptions (partial or total) without the bare owner’s consent (Article 578 of the French Civil Code), unless otherwise stipulated. However, upon termination of the usufruct, the usufructuary must return to the…

Yes. Renouncing an estate means losing heir status and all rights in the inheritance (Civil Code, Article 805).

In theory, no. Subject to the absence of any provision to the contrary in the deed itself, “ the statements contained in the affidavit of heirship do not, in themselves, constitute acceptance of the estate” (Art. 730-2 Civil Code).

My father passed away 2 years ago. I hadn't had any contact with him for several years, but I did accept his estate. I've just been contacted by a credit company asking me to repay the loan my father took out for 150,000 euros. Is it still possible to renounce…