I am an heir to an estate that includes real property. I personally have sufficient assets. I would like to renounce the inheritance in favour of my children, who need it more than I do. Is this possible?

Yes. You may renounce the inheritance (French Civil Code, Art. 768), which allows your own children to become heirs in your place; this is known as representation (French Civil Code, Art. 768). The renunciation is made at the registry of the judicial court of the deceased’s last place of residence or before a notary.